Dawsmere

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Dawsmere

Slight chicane The footpath looks as if it's headed towards the wooded area, but the sign points left so you walk on the metalled road instead.
Slight chicane Credit: Ian Paterson

Dawsmere is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles north-west of the town of Spalding, it falls within the South Holland district. The village is nestled in a rural area surrounded by picturesque farmland, offering residents a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting.

With a population of around 200 people, Dawsmere is a close-knit community known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village has a rich agricultural heritage, with farming being the primary occupation for many residents. This is reflected in the landscape, as the area is dominated by vast fields and meadows.

Dawsmere is home to a small but vibrant village hall, which serves as a social hub for the community. The hall hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including coffee mornings, craft fairs, and community gatherings. These events provide opportunities for locals to come together, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

While Dawsmere itself does not have any shops or amenities, the nearby town of Spalding offers a range of services, including supermarkets, shops, and healthcare facilities. The village benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to Spalding and other nearby towns.

Overall, Dawsmere is a charming and peaceful village, offering residents a tranquil rural lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns and amenities.

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Dawsmere Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.850366/0.142937 or Grid Reference TF4430. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Slight chicane The footpath looks as if it's headed towards the wooded area, but the sign points left so you walk on the metalled road instead.
Slight chicane
The footpath looks as if it's headed towards the wooded area, but the sign points left so you walk on the metalled road instead.
Pumpkin picking Boxes and boxes of pumpkins for many kids to carve up and throw away all the good stuff inside.  Maybe with the predicted shortage of labour and many crops having to be left to rot in the ground upicked even after attractive wage increases, 2021 might be the year we have to eat pumkpipn pie for Hallowe'en!
Pumpkin picking
Boxes and boxes of pumpkins for many kids to carve up and throw away all the good stuff inside. Maybe with the predicted shortage of labour and many crops having to be left to rot in the ground upicked even after attractive wage increases, 2021 might be the year we have to eat pumkpipn pie for Hallowe'en!
There's orangey! Not jaffas, but a field of plump pumpkins ready to have their flesh torn out and discarded in readiness for Hallowe'en events all around the country, and I don't mean America.   Bring back the neep lantern!
There's orangey!
Not jaffas, but a field of plump pumpkins ready to have their flesh torn out and discarded in readiness for Hallowe'en events all around the country, and I don't mean America. Bring back the neep lantern!
On golden pond The surface of the water at this reservoir has a rather golden hue about it.
On golden pond
The surface of the water at this reservoir has a rather golden hue about it.
South Holland Internal Drainage Board property View along the drain towards one of the lookout towers at RAF Holbeach.
South Holland Internal Drainage Board property
View along the drain towards one of the lookout towers at RAF Holbeach.
Farm track along Old Sea Bank near Browns Farm Heading north-west.
Farm track along Old Sea Bank near Browns Farm
Heading north-west.
Along the Old Sea Bank If you look closely enough, you will be able to make out the concrete cube that is  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6245276">TF4431 : Pillbox on old sea bank</a>.
Along the Old Sea Bank
If you look closely enough, you will be able to make out the concrete cube that is TF4431 : Pillbox on old sea bank.
That must have been some party! Evidence of secret drinking in the old pill box <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6245276">TF4431 : Pillbox on old sea bank</a>.  

Wonder how they managed to keep dry, or was this used as an enormous cool box instead?
That must have been some party!
Evidence of secret drinking in the old pill box TF4431 : Pillbox on old sea bank. Wonder how they managed to keep dry, or was this used as an enormous cool box instead?
Eyes left for the bombing range In the distance is one of the control towers at RAF Holbeach.  To the right is farmland.
Eyes left for the bombing range
In the distance is one of the control towers at RAF Holbeach. To the right is farmland.
Slowly does it! I doubt if the speed limit applies to the aircraft that pass by the same spot.
Slowly does it!
I doubt if the speed limit applies to the aircraft that pass by the same spot.
Observation tower at RAF Holbeach
Observation tower at RAF Holbeach
No entry! If it wasn't for the pesky bombing, the walk to the beach might be quite pleasant.
No entry!
If it wasn't for the pesky bombing, the walk to the beach might be quite pleasant.
Bird's eye view Top of the tallest observation tower at RAF Holbeach.
Bird's eye view
Top of the tallest observation tower at RAF Holbeach.
Parking at the Old Sea Bank Handy spot for a bit of aircraft-watching on the bombing range at RAF Holbeach.
Parking at the Old Sea Bank
Handy spot for a bit of aircraft-watching on the bombing range at RAF Holbeach.
Dawsmere and Dawsmere Creek, Gedney Marsh: aerial 2023 (1)
Dawsmere and Dawsmere Creek, Gedney Marsh: aerial 2023 (1)
Holbeach Weapons Range, tower on sea bank: aerial 2023 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://on-target-aviation.com/holbeach.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://on-target-aviation.com/holbeach.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holbeach Weapons Range, tower on sea bank: aerial 2023
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Holbeach Weapons Range, control tower: aerial 2023 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://on-target-aviation.com/holbeach.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://on-target-aviation.com/holbeach.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holbeach Weapons Range, control tower: aerial 2023
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Holbeach Weapons Range, control tower: aerial 2023 (2) See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://on-target-aviation.com/holbeach.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://on-target-aviation.com/holbeach.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holbeach Weapons Range, control tower: aerial 2023 (2)
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Dawsmere is located at Grid Ref: TF4430 (Lat: 52.850366, Lng: 0.142937)

Division: Parts of Holland

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.850366,0.142937
Gedney Dawsmere
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.8495794/0.142305
Bus Stop
Playing Field
Naptan AtcoCode: 270002700400
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Playing Field
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Playing Field
Naptan Street: Dawsmere Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.848916/0.143963
Bus Stop
Playing Field
Naptan AtcoCode: 2700LGDP6186
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Playing Field
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Playing Field
Naptan Street: Dawsmere Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8489759/0.1441293
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:15; Sa 08:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PE12 41
Lat/Long: 52.849079/0.144308
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Wikidata: Q26671860
Lat/Long: 52.8494205/0.1402671
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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