Hough-on-the-Hill

Hough-on-the-Hill

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Hough-on-the-Hill
latitude= 53.0075
longitude= -0.6212
population = 496
shire_district= South Kesteven
shire_county = Lincolnshire
region= East Midlands
constituency_westminster= Grantham and Stamford
post_town= GRANTHAM
postcode_district = NG32
postcode_area= NG
dial_code= 01400
os_grid_reference= SK9246

The quaint village of Hough-on-the-Hill lies approximately seven miles due north of Grantham in Lincolnshire, England. The village is on a commanding rise... hence the name! The name Hough is Old English haga, or 'enclosure'. The parish is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as Hag. It is not clear when the 'le Hill' or 'on the Hill' suffix was added.

The Church, All Saints, dates back to Saxon times, and was restored in 1845. It contains monuments to the Payne family and is notable for its tower which has a curious turret containing a newel stairway. The top storey of the tower was added during the 15th-century.

The village once boasted numerous farms, a shop with a post office, a primary school. Sadly these are no more. However there is a fine public house, the Brownlow Arms, and one remaining family run farm, J H Lord & Sons.

The historic Belton House and estate lies about four miles to the north, towards Grantham. This house was the former home of the Brownlow and Cust families and is now managed by the National Trust. The 6th Lord Brownlow was Lord in Waiting to Edward VIII during his short reign. Lord Brownlow was a close friend of Edward VIII who stayed several times at Belton when he was Prince of Wales.

External links

* http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LIN/HoughontheHill/ - Link to GENUNKI for Hough On The Hill


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