Bottesford is a southern suburb of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England and a civil parish in its own right with a population of 11,177 (2001 census). Local features include Bottesford beck, St Peter's Ad Vincula, Bottesford Preceptory where it is said the Knight's Templar of St.John used as a base, and the infamous 'Leperchaun Lamppost' - a lamppost on the path corner joining Cambridge Avenue and Manor Road, displaying a transfer that came free with a packet of sweets, and was assigned to the lamppost almost 10 years ago by the comedy duo, Chris n' Ollie (see also, Comfaces). Bottesford also shares a border with Riddings, home of the 'notorius' Riddz crew, who don't know their arses from their elbows. Location within the British Isles Scunthorpe (popularly known as Scunny) is the administrative centre of the unitary authority of North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. ... North Lincolnshire is a unitary authority in England, established in April 1996, one of the first unitary councils. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... In England a civil parish (usually just parish) is the lowest unit of local government, lower than districts or counties. ... Bottesford Preceptory, Lincolnshire The present Bottesford Manor house is believed to have been the gatehouse to the preceptory . ...