In the Local Studies Collections:
Below are listed some of the key books and articles relating to Messingham which may be found in the Local Studies collections housed at Scunthorpe Central and Messingham libraries:
Dudley, Harold F.
The History and Antiquities of the Scunthorpe and Frodingham District. 1975.
Armstrong, M E
An Industrial Island. 1981.
Russell, R C
The enclosures of Crosby 1807/ 12.