Parish in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.425, -0.044 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 30 93 |
| Population: | 293 |
Utterby is a small, rural village and civil parish in the district of East Lindsey, in Lincolnshire, England. Its name, like many in the county, hints at Viking-era origins with the Norse "-by" suffix, and the settlement sits among quietly rolling farmland and hedged lanes that speak to a long agricultural history. The parish feels typically Lincolnshire: scattered cottages and farmsteads, a modest church and a handful of older buildings that reflect centuries of local life rather than grand urban growth.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, with arable and livestock farming prominent, while the community leans on nearby market towns for shops and services - for example Louth and the coastal port of Grimsby. The setting close to the characterful landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds gives it appeal for walkers and anyone seeking a quiet slice of the county’s historic rural scene, and the village retains a small, close-knit social feel with occasional local events and village activities.
LN11 0TU, LN11 0GJ, LN11 0TH, LN11 0TQ, LN11 0TR, LN11 0TS, LN11 0TP, LN11 0TN, LN11 0TT