Croxby

Croxby is a hamlet and former civil parish, now in the parish of Thoresway, in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the town of Caistor. In 1931 the parish had a population of 77. On 1 April 1936 the parish was abolished and merged with Thoresway.

Croxby
Church of All Saints, Croxby
Croxby
Location within Lincolnshire
OS grid referenceTF189982
• London135 mi (217 km) S
Civil parish
  • Thoresway
District
  • West Lindsey
Shire county
  • Lincolnshire
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMarket Rasen
Postcode districtLN7
PoliceLincolnshire
FireLincolnshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament

Croxby deserted medieval village (DMV) lies to the north-east from the church, with Croxby Hall at the bottom, and along the sides of, a narrow stream running through a chalk valley. At the time of the Domesday survey Croxby had a population of 36.

Croxby church is dedicated to All Saints and is a Grade II* listed building of ironstone dating from the 12th century, with later additions and restorations. The font is also 12th-century.

Croxby Hall is a Grade II* listed building of red brick dating from 1730.

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