The village may take its name from the old Danish name Aswarth;[2] it was originally an ecclesiastical parish within the ancient Aswardhun [3]wapentake of the Danelaw. Although there is no firm evidence of earlier occupation, a flint axe [4] and a 2nd-century AD Roman brooch[5] were found near Aswarby.
The village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Aswardebi". In the mid-19th century, it was moved to a new site to make way for improvements to Aswarby Park; the original position is about 500 yards to the south-west of the modern village.[6]
On 1 April 1931 the parish was abolished to form "Aswarby and Swarby",[7] part also went to form "Aunsby and Dembleby".[8]
Landmarks
The Anglican church of St Denys is in Aswarby; it has been a Grade I listed building since 1967. Parts of the church date back to the 12th, 14th and 15th centuries. The font is 12th century with a 20th-century lid, and the chancel, designed by H. E. Kendall, was built in 1849. In 1850 the church was restored by Edward Blore. There are memorials to George Bass and members of the Whichcote family.[9]
The surviving estate properties are included in Aswarby's inventory of 19 Grade II listed buildings, which includes the Estate Office, several farmhouses, cottages, The Old Smithy, a walled garden and bothy, and a milestone.
13 of the village's listed buildings are in a conservation area, as defined by Heritage Lincolnshire.[14]
