It is situated about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east from Spilsby.

[4] Scremby Manor was a 16th-century building with alterations in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

[6] The deserted medieval village (DMV) of Laysingthorpe (or Laisintorp), was probably in or near Scremby.

[7] Between 2017 and 2019, archaeological excavations near Scremby revealed a 5th-6th century AD high status Anglo-Saxon cemetery, with a range of grave goods that included jewellery, combs, shields and other weapons; in total 49 graves containing the remains of men and women were recovered.

The site was initially discovered by a local metal detectorist; subsequent excavations were carried out by Dr Hugh Willmott from the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department, together with members of the Royal Air Force, and regional and international volunteers.