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Doddington (other)
Doddington could refer to Places in England *Doddington, Cambridgeshire *Doddington, Cheshire *Doddington, Kent *Doddington, Lincolnshire *Doddington, Northumberland *Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire *Great Doddington Great Doddington is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom, close to Wellingborough and just off the A45. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 1,061 increasing to 1,123 at the 2011 census. ..., Northamptonshire Ships * ''Doddington'' (East Indiaman), wrecked in Algoa Bay, South Africa in 1755 See also * Dodington (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddington, Cambridgeshire
__NOTOC__ Doddington is a village and civil parish lying just off the A141 in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, approximately half way () between Chatteris (to the south) and March (to the north) History St Mary's Church, Doddington is a Grade II* listed building. Historically, Doddington was one of the largest parishes in England. Under the Doddington Rectory Division Act of 1856 it was divided into seven rectories, Benwick, Doddington, Wimblington, March Old Town, March St Peter, March St John and March St Mary. Doddington Hall, a private house, replaced the old Rectory in 1872. A clocktower was built in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and is in the centre of the village. Local government The lowest level is Doddington Parish Council which has nine councillors, the village is in the two-seat 'Doddington and Wimblington' ward of Fenland District Council. Community Doddington has almost 1,000 dwellings. The population of the civil parish at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddington, Cheshire
Doddington is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, which lies to the north east of Audlem and to the south of Crewe. Nearby villages include Blakenhall, Bridgemere, Checkley, Hatherton, Walgherton and Wybunbury. The A51 runs north–south through the parish. In 2001, the civil parish had a population of a little under 50. At the 2011 census the population remained less than 100. Details are included in the civil parish of Plumley. Governance Doddington is administered by Doddington and District Parish Council, which also includes the parishes of Blakenhall, Bridgemere, Checkley cum Wrinehill, Hunsterson and Lea.Doddington and District Parish Council Official Web Site (accessed 18 August 2007) From 1974 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddington, Kent
Doddington is a village and civil parish in the district of Swale in Kent, England. The Syndale Valley shelters the central part in the Kent Downs Area of outstanding natural beauty. Today the village is notable for Doddington Place Gardens, for its remarkably well kept buildings and its house prices show higher prices than the home counties average. History Within the parish at Sharsted Court, earthworks excavated were believed remains of an Iron Age Belgic Fort (100 BC – 43 AD). However the current village settlement dates from the 11th century. Of particular note is Doddington Church with the unusual dedication of "The (decollation) Beheading of St. John the Baptist". The dedication dates from at least 1467 when it is referenced in a will. Other notable buildings within the parish are: ''Doddington Place'' built in 1870 for the Croft family (of 'Croft original sherry' fame) who owned it until 1906 when the Jeffreys and Oldfied families jointly purchased it. It is still ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddington, Lincolnshire
Doddington is a village in the civil parish of Doddington and Whisby in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 319. The parish lies west of Lincoln, to the north of the A46 road, and is bounded to its west by Nottinghamshire. It includes the hamlet of Whisby, and parts of the Whisby Moor Nature Reserve. In the Domesday Book of 1086, Doddington is written as "Dodingtone", in the Hundred of Graffoe, in Kesteven. It held 21 households, 14 villagers, 6 smallholders, a church with priest, and 4 ploughlands. Before the Conquest, lordship was held by Aelric son of Mergeat; after, the abbey of Westminster St Peter became Lord and Tenant-in-chief. Doddington's Grade II listed parish church is dedicated to St Peter. The church was rebuilt in 1771 but retained its Early English font;Cox, J. Charles (1916) ''Lincolnshire'' p.117; Methuen & Co. Ltd the rebuilding was under the auspices of Lord Delaval.''Kelly's D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddington, Northumberland
The village and parish of Doddington are on the east side of the Milfield Plain, nearly 3 miles north of the town of Wooler, in the county of Northumberland, England. Notable buildings in Doddington include Doddington Hall and the Anglican church of St Mary and St Michael, which was built in the 18th century on the site of an original 12th-century place of worship. Wooler Golf Course is also near Doddington. History and cultural significance In 1734, the village was described in George Mark's ''Survey of a Portion of Northumberland'' as "remarkable for its largeness, the badness of its houses and low situation, and perhaps for the greatest quantities of geese of any in its neighbourhood". At about the same time, the tune ''Dorrington'', also known as ''Dorrington Lads'', was written down in the William Dixon manuscript. Having 14 strains, it is the most complex and elaborate of the pieces in that early source for Northumbrian music. The last tune played, on his deathbed, by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dry Doddington
Dry Doddington is a small village in the north-west of the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England within the civil parish of Westborough and Dry Doddington. It is situated approximately south-east from Newark, approximately north-west from Grantham, and just over to the east from the A1 road. History Dry Doddington means the "dry estate of a man called Dodda". There was a deserted medieval village called 'Stocking' or 'Stockyng' associated with Dry Doddington in the early 14th century; its precise location is unknown. Dry Doddington CE School was built as a National School in 1872, but was closed between 1926 and 1929, after which it re-opened as a primary school. It closed for the last time in 1961. Today, the village forms part of the civil parish of Westborough and Dry Doddington, which had a population of 335 in 2001. Before 1931 Dry Doddington was a separate parish. The village public house is The Wheatsheaf Inn on Main Street. Geography The village, on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Doddington
Great Doddington is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom, close to Wellingborough and just off the A45. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 1,061 increasing to 1,123 at the 2011 census. The name ''Dodda's Tun'' probably refers to an Anglo-Saxon leader 'Dodda' establishing a stronghold in the strategic position overlooking the Nene Valley. Domesday Book records the principal landowner as Judith, widow of Waltheof II, Earl of Northumbria. The Church of England St Nicholas Church dates back to Norman days and has a square tower and four 15th century misericords. The village contains a village shop, and two churches, St Nicholas' and a United Reformed Chapel United may refer to: Places * United, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * United, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Arts and entertainment Films * ''United'' (2003 film), a Norwegian film * ''United'' (2011 film), a BBC Two fi .... The civil pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddington (East Indiaman)
''Doddington'' was an East Indiaman of the British East India Company (EIC). She made two trips for the EIC to Bombay, China, and Mokha. On her third trip she was sailing to India to remain there when she was wrecked on 17 July 1755 at Bird Island in Algoa Bay, near present-day Port Elizabeth. The ship was carrying a hoard of gold belonging to Clive of India, which modern treasure hunters looted. The controversy over these depredations resulted in changes to international maritime treaties to better protect underwater cultural heritage. Successful voyages First voyage (1748–49) Captain Benjamin Mason left the Downs on 8 June 1748, bound for Bombay and China. ''Doddington'' reached the Cape on 15 September, Cochin on 5 February 1749, and Tellicherry on 20 February, and arrived at Bombay on 28 March. She was again at Tellicherry on 1 May. From there she reached Kedah on 10 June and Malacca on 11 July, and arrived at Whampoa on 9 August. Homeward bound, she crossed the Second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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