Stickford is a village and

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in the

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district of

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, England. The village is situated near the

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and approximately south-west from the town of

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. In 2011 the parish had a population of 497.

History

Stickford is first recorded in the

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of 1086, where it appears as ''Stichesforde'', meaning 'stick ford' (cf. the nearby Stickney). Stickford church is dedicated to Saint Helen and is a Grade II*

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. It dates from the 13th century although it has been much restored. Stickford County Primary School finally closed in 1987. It had opened as a National School in 1846, and was a

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between 1872 and 1903 when those were abolished. Shaws Windmill is a three-storey red-brick

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dating from 1820, which ceased working in 1952, and is now Grade II listed.

Geography

The A16 bypass was started on 3 February 1992, the same day as the A16 Ludborough bypass, being also built by Shepherd Hill of Chesterfield. It cost £1.35m and was 1.1 miles. It was opened on Sunday 25 October 1992.''Lincolnshire Echo'' Friday 23 October 1992, page 8

References

External links

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"Stickford"
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Listed buildings in Stickford
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