WITHAM (SOUTH), a parish in the wapentake of
BELTISLOE, parts of KESTEVEN, county of LINCOLN,
3? miles (S. by Wl) from Colsterworth, containing 345
inhabitants. .The living, is a discharged rectory, in'
the archdeaconry and diocese of Lincoln, rated in the '
Icing's books at £3.12. 11., and in the patronage of
Lord Huntingtower. The church is dedicated to St.
John the Baptist. The river Witham has its source in
this parish. Three poor children are instructed for an
annuity of £1. 10., the gift of the Rev. Mr. Troughton.
A preceptory' of Knights Templars existed here so
early as 1164, which afterwards devqlved upon the
Hospitallers.