Billinghay
Billinghay is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately north-east from Sleaford, and lies on the B1189 Walcott road near its junction with the A153. Just south of the village towards Sleaford is North Kyme. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,808, increasinging to 2,190 at the 2011 census. The settlement is mentioned in the ''Domesday Book''. The name originates from a Saxon name for a fishery. The topography in ancient times would have been that of a small settlement on a gravel mound surrounded by marsh which was flooded in winter. After the draining of the fens in the late 18th century the area became rich agricultural land as it is today. The parish church is of historic interest. It dates from the 13th century. Billinghay Grade I listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Michael and All Angels. The parish is part of the ''Car Dyke'' group of parishes - in ...
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Lafford High School
The Lafford High School, Billinghay was a secondary-level, co-educational Community school (England and Wales), Community School in Billinghay, a village in the English county of Lincolnshire. Serving pupils aged 11 to 16, Lafford closed in 2010. The school used a secondary modern admissions system and had a capacity for 365 pupils. See also * Education in Lincolnshire Notable former pupils * Air vice-marshal, Air Vice-Marshal Stuart Butler, former Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, Nimrod pilot, commanded No. 206 Squadron RAF, 206 Sqn and Station Commander of RAF Kinloss References

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