Willoughton
| Willoughton | |
|---|---|
St Andrew's Church, Willoughton | |
Willoughton Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 341 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SK930931 |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) SSE |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Gainsborough |
| Postcode district | DN21 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Willoughton (/ˈwɪlətən/ WIL-ə-tən) is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) west from the A15 road, 13 miles (21 km) north from Lincoln and 3 miles (5 km) south from Kirton Lindsey. According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 330, increasing to 341 at the 2011 census.
The name 'Willoughton' derives from the Old English wilig-tūn meaning 'willow tree farm/settlement'.
The church of St Andrew was built in 1794 to replace earlier buildings on the site, and was restored in 1888. It is of Georgian style. There was a Primitive Methodist chapel, built in 1866, replacing an earlier chapel of 1837. It closed in 1979 and has since been converted into apartments.
Willoughton has a post office and village shop, a primary school, village hall and a public house, the Stirrup.
The folklorist, historian and archaeologist Ethel Rudkin lived in the village for much of her life.