Grimscote
| Grimscote | |
| Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Grimscote | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SP651536 |
| Location: | 52°10’37"N, 1°2’54"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 241 (2011) |
| Post town: | Towcester |
| Postcode: | NN12 |
| Dialling code: | 01327 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | West Northamptonshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
South Northamptonshire |
Grimscote is a hamlet in Northamptonshire, in the midst of the county, half a mile west of a similar hamlet, Cold Higham, both sitting just west of the Roman Watling Street, south-west of Northampton. The 2011 census recorded Grimscote's population as 241.
It is understood that the name 'Grimscote' means "Grim's Cott", Grim being another name for Woden.[1]
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History
The hamlet is the largest centre of population in the parish of Cold Higham and already was so in the early 18th century.[2] Little is known of its history, but extensive earthworks around it might suggest that it was once much larger than it is now.[3]
The Duke of Grafton was the major landowner in Grimscote until 1919, when most of the property was sold.[4]
There is no evidence today of a pub in the village, but there was once an outdoor beerhouse in Grimscote during the early 1900s. A photo taken around 1928 shows what are presumably locals, two of whom were dressed in cricket whites, relaxing with a beer outside the beerhouse.[4] The beer was served through a window and a bell was accessible for service.[4]
References
- ↑ Gelling, Margaret (1988). Signposts To The Past: Place-Names and The History of England. Phillimore. p. 149. ISBN 0-85033-649-X.
- ↑ Bridges, John (2010). The history and antiquities of Northamptonshire. Compiled from the manuscript collections of the late learned antiquary John Bridges, Esq. by the Rev. Peter Whalley, ... Volume 1 of 2. Northamptonshire: Gale ECCO. p. 259. ISBN 978-1-1701198-3-9.
- ↑ "Cold Higham Pages 32-34". British History Online. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/rchme/northants/vol4/pp32-34. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Illingworth, Iris (1989). A Village Portrait. Northamptonshire: Stonescote Books. ISBN 0-9515112-0-3.
