Tothill

Tothill is a hamlet in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated about 6 miles (10 km) south-east from Louth, and about 5 miles (8 km) north-west from Alford.

For a list of people named Tothill, see Tothill (surname).

Tothill
Tothill
Location within Lincolnshire
OS grid referenceTF416820
• London130 mi (210 km) S
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLouth
Postcode districtLN13
PoliceLincolnshire
FireLincolnshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament

Landmarks

The manor of Tothill belonged to Lord Willoughby De Broke.[1] The manor house is a Grade II listed building.[2] It was built in the 17th century, with early-18th-century refronting, and some 19th-century alteration.[2]

Toot Hill is the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle consisting of a large mound with double-ditched outer bailey.[3] It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[4]

The church of Saint Mary was built in the 18th century of brick on a stone base, with a chancel, but no bellcote. It had some 18th-century alterations and was demolished in 1980.[5]

References
  1. "Vision Of Britain". Vision Of Britain. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
  2. "British Listed Buildings". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
  3. Historic England. "Monument No. 355689". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 29 April 2011.
  4. Historic England. "Toot Hill motte and bailey castle (1016782)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  5. Historic England. "Monument No. 520869". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 29 April 2011.
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