Swinhope


Swinhope is a village and civil parish about 6 miles west south west of North Thoresby railway station, in the West Lindsey district, in the county of Lincolnshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 172. The parish touches Wold Newton, Thorganby, Brookenby, Binbrook and Stainton Le Vale. Swinhope doesn't have a formal parish council and instead holds parish meetings. In 2011 Nomis recorded a population of 194 which includes Thorganby parish. Swinhope was a deserted medieval village. The remains were completely destroyed in 1969 but cropmarks remain.

Features

There are 4 listed buildings in Swinhope.

History

Swinhope was recorded in the Domesday Book as Suinhope. The name "Swinhope" means 'Swine valley'. Swinyhope is an alternative name for Swinhope as recorded in 1887.