Status details for Parts of

Status:Parts of
Identifier:Parts
Number of units in system:
3  
Geographical Level: 8 (Higher-level District)
ADL Feature Type:countries, 3rd order divisions
Is a status within:Division of Ancient County

Full Description:

Parts were ancient administrative divisions of Lincolnshire; these units are recorded as intermediate between the county and wapentake. There were three Parts in Lincolnshire: Kesteven, Holland and Lindsey. The Parts of Lindsey dates back to the seventh century, whilst Kesteven and Holland were later additions during the tenth or eleventh centuries. Their functions were administrative and judicial.