|
FLIXBOROUGH is a pleasant village, 2 miles S.of Burton-upon-Stather, commanding extensive views, being seated on the lofty summit of that high promontory or cliff which rises abruptly on the east side of the Trent, extending southward from Alkborough, and forming the boldest chain of hills on the Lincolnshire Wolds. Its parish contains 211 souls and 2355 acres of land, partly in rich marshes near the river. Sir Robert Sheffield, Bart., is owner of the soil, lord of the manor, and patron of the Church (All Saints,) a small edifice in the village, erected many years ago, in lieu of the old church, which stood at the foot of the hill, a mile south of the village, where the bell was hung, till a few years ago, in a frame, over a small building in which the ancient font is still preserved, and where funerals occasionally take place. The rectory, valued in K.B. at £13. 10 s., is united with the vicarage of Burton Stather, and the untied benefices are now valued at £752 per annum. The Rev. Chas. Sheffield, M.A., the incumbent, and has here 11 acres of glebe, and a corn-rent, in lieu of tithes.
|
|
