Martin, North Kesteven
Martin is a small village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population at the 2011 census was 866.[1] It lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) west from Woodhall Spa and 3 miles (5 km) east from Metheringham. The village of Timberland is just to the south.
| Martin | |
|---|---|
 Holy Trinity Church, Martin | |
  Martin Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 866 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF120602 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Dialling code | 01526 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The village is on the western edge of the fen through which the River Witham runs. Martin Moor is a drained area to the east of the village, where there is a golf course.
Martin has a primary school and a church. The public house is the Royal Oak. The village shop also serves as the post office. A small reservoir lies 700 yards (640 m) north-east from the village.
History
The name Martin is Old English mere+tun for "farmstead near a pool". In the 12th century, the village name is recorded as Martona. It is also often listed as Merton in older records, reflecting Old English origins of the name. The Fynes family, a cadet branch of the Earls of Lincoln, were seated at White Hall, or Martin Grange, until the 18th century.[2]
References
- "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National statistics. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- www.lincstothepast.com
External links
Media related to Martin, North Kesteven at Wikimedia Commons- Map and aerial photo sources for Martin, Lincolnshire
