| North Thoresby | |
|---|---|
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  North Thoresby Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 1,068 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF292984 |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Grimsby |
| Postcode district | DN36 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
North Thoresby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated between Louth and Grimsby, approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) from each.[1] and has a village population of 1,068 (2011)[2] Some 50.5% of the population is older than 60 years.[3]
The area is chiefly agricultural, but the majority of employed residents work in Grimsby and Cleethorpes, or in the industries situated on the Humber bank.[citation needed]
The name North Thoresby is composed of the given name Thor and the suffix 'by', as with other villages in the area – indicating the influence of the Vikings.[4] South Thoresby, also in Lincolnshire, is located to the south of Louth. Thoresby Hall is not in this area, but is located in Nottinghamshire some 50 miles (80 km) to the west.
- ^ Pre-Construct Archaeology (Lincoln) commissioned by Anglian Water, S. A. Savage (June 2007). "Replacement Water Main, Church Lane, North Thoresby Lincolnshire" (PDF). Anglian Water Services Ltd. p. 5. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "North Thoresby 2011 census data". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ http://www.lincs.police.uk/Contact-Us/Neighbourhood-Policing-Teams/Louth-Rural/Louth-Rural-Neighbourhood-Profile.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Viking Place Names". History Learning Site. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.