What is "birthorpe"

Birthorpe is a small hamlet in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated less than west from Billingborough (where the population is included) and the B1177 Pointon Road, and east from Folkingham.

Birthorpe is regarded as a shrunken medieval village. The Manor House and farm house are listed buildings.

There was a substantial manor here well before 1300: the family who owned it took their name from the village. The most notable family member was Roger de Birthorpe (died c.1345), who had a distinguished career as a judge in Ireland, becoming Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer in 1327; but he was also a somewhat controversial figure, who originally fled to Ireland after being outlawed for his part in a private war with Sempringham Priory.