Sotby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 15 miles (24 km) north-east from the city and county town of Lincoln, midway between the market towns of Horncastle, to the south, and Market Rasen, to the north.[1] As the population of the village remains less than 100 it is now included in the civil parish of Market Stainton.
| Sotby | |
|---|---|
 St Peter's Church, Sotby | |
  Sotby Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 62 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | TF205788 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Market Rasen |
| Postcode district | LN8 |
| Dialling code | 01507, some 01673 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The parish church is a Grade II* listed building dedicated to Saint Peter. It dates from the 12th century, and was restored in 1857 by Michael Drury, using greenstone, limestone and some red brick. There is a gravestone in the chancel floor to John Porter, rector, who died 1688.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Sotby". Vision of Britain. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "St Peters church, Sotby (1063066)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
External links edit
Media related to Sotby at Wikimedia Commons
