The name
The name of Frodingham is Anglian in origin and probably derives its name from the small stream which ran through the village - i.e. a "settlement with a ford".
Another suggestion however is that the name may mean "Froda's homestead"
More detailed information can be found in:
Emminson, T. B. F. of Lindsey Lincolnshire. 1934.The Place and River Names of the West Riding
Cameron, Keith The Place-Names of Lincolnshire
(Available in North Lincolnshire Local Studies Library).
The place
Frodingham is one of the five villages which were incorporated to form the town of Scunthorpe in 1936 and Frodingham was originally the parish in which Scunthorpe lay. The ironstone which is abundant in the area eventuallly led to the growth of iron and steelmaking during the 19th century.
Frodingham itself grew quite quickly through the 19th century and by the end of the century boasted several municipal buildings including schools and a cottage hospital. The Winn family were landlords here and as the village grew created the model village of artisans' dwellings at the end of the century in an area referred to a New Frodingham.
St Lawrence's church was the focus of Frodingham parish and was rebuilt in 1841.