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Brothertoft Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Brothertoft

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Brothertoft history

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Evidence has been found that the area now known as Brothertoft was known to the Romano-British people. The site of a possible building was uncovered at Cannons Farm in Punchbowl Lane between 1957 and 1959. The word toft is thought to come from the Danish occupiers of Lincolnshire in ancient times and has the meaning of homestead or enclosure.

Sempringham Priory

Brothertoft was worked by the Sempringham Priory. The Order of Sempringam originated in 1131. The surrounding land belonged to Swineshead in medieval times. The Valor Ecclesiasticus values “Brodertofte” at £9.16s.1d.

Carre family of Sleaford

By 1553 Robert Carre (sometimes spelled Carr) of Sleaford owned the manor of Brothertoft, which was left to his cousin Robert. Edward Carre was married twice and had three issue from his second marriage to Anne Dyer: Rochester, Sir Robert and Lucy. Lucy Carre married Sir Francis Holles, later 2nd Lord of Holles (also spelled Hollis) in Westminster Abbey.

Holles family

The son of Francis Holles, Denzil, was initially the heir of Francis but died within two years of his father. Upon his death in 1711, much of his estate passed to his nephew, Thomas Pelham-Holles, who also became Duke of Newcastle.

Charles Frederick

Brothertoft manor was next owned by Sir Charles Frederick who bought it from Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle and Katherine Pelham, widow of Henry Pelham in 1761. Frederick died in December 1785, and his son Thomas Lenox Frederick sold it to John Cartwright, Esquire.

Holland Fen riot

Around 1767 the inhabitants of Brothertoft, who occupied 52 houses in the hamlet, were “most active” in rioting as a protest against the enclosure of Holland Fen. They regarded this land as being for their pleasure and sustenance, and a location for fishing and fowling. Up to 200 people also played football on the land in an attempt to assert their historic rights.

You can visit Brothertoft places with Walkfo Brothertoft to hear history at Brothertoft’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Brothertoft has 10 places to visit in our interactive Brothertoft map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Brothertoft, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Brothertoft places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Brothertoft & the surrounding areas.

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Best Brothertoft places to visit

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Brothertoft has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Brothertoft’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Brothertoft’s information audio spots:

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