Grimscote is a hamlet in the civil parish of Cold Higham, in the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. Grimscote is one of 4 settlements (Cold Higham, Fosters Booth (West) and Potcote) that make up Cold Higham parish.[2] According to the 2011 UK census, the population in Grimscote in 2011 was 241.[1] It is understood that the name Grimscote means "Grim's Cott", Grim being another name for Woden.[3]
The hamlet of Grimscote is mainly situated on Northampton Sand bedrock, with a band of Lower Estuarine and Upper Estuarine Limestone to the south of the settlement.[4]
History
The hamlet is the largest centre of population in the parish and already was so in the early 18th century.[5] Little is known of its history, but extensive earthworks around it might suggest that it was once much larger than it is now.[6] The Duke of Grafton was the major landowner in Grimscote until 1919, when most of the property was sold.[7] Grimscote has 4 Grade II listed buildings: 2 houses on Manor Road,[8][9] a house on Penthorne Close,[10] and 'Ivy Bank' along with its barn.[11] The former Baptist Chapel is also on Manor Road.
Sport and recreation
Although there is no evidence of a pub today, there was once an outdoor beerhouse in Grimscote during the early 1900s. A photo taken circa 1928 shows what are presumably locals, two of whom were dressed in cricket whites, relaxing with a beer outside the beerhouse.[7] The beer was served through a window and a bell was accessible for service.[7]
References
1 2 South Northamptonshire Council (2010). South Northamptonshire Council Year Book 2010-2011. Towcester. p.39.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
↑ Bridges, John (2010). The history and antiquities of Northamptonshire. Compiled from the manuscript collections of the late learned antiquary John Bridges, Esq. by the Rev. Peter Whalley, ... Volume 1 of 2. Northamptonshire: Gale ECCO. p.259. ISBN978-1-1701198-3-9.
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