Deeping St James

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Deeping St James

River Welland from Market Deeping bridge This view is from the parapet of the stone bridge built in 1842, looking east. The left bank is the back of the properties on the south side of the Market Place, and beyond. — River Welland from Market Deeping bridge Credit: Brian Green

Deeping St James is a quaint village nestled in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Located on the banks of the River Welland, it is part of the district of South Kesteven. With a population of around 6,000 residents, it is a tight-knit community with a strong sense of history and charm.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and fields surrounding the area. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. The River Welland flows through the village, providing beautiful views and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Deeping St James has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with evidence of settlements and artifacts found in the area. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St James' Church, which stands as a prominent landmark. Other notable landmarks include the Market Deeping Heritage Trail and the Deeping Gate Lock, showcasing the village's connection to the waterways.

The village has a range of amenities to cater to its residents, including local shops, pubs, and restaurants. It also has primary and secondary schools, making it an attractive place for families. The community is active and vibrant, with various events and festivals held throughout the year, including the Deepings Literary Festival and the Deeping Carnival.

Deeping St James offers a peaceful and scenic lifestyle, with its historic charm and strong community spirit. It is an ideal place for those seeking a quieter way of life while still having access to essential amenities and a rich cultural heritage.

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Deeping St James Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.670673/-0.288792 or Grid Reference TF1509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Welland from Market Deeping bridge

This view is from the parapet of the stone bridge built in 1842, looking east. The left bank is the back of the properties on the south side of the Market Place, and beyond.

Brian Green

Market Deeping town centre road junction

Both the A15 and A16 trunk roads used to thunder through here before the 4 mile western bypass was built and opened in 1998 at a cost of £7M. This view is now the B1524; it links the south and north access points of the bypass with the town centre. The B1525 (west to east routes) used to be part of the A16, prior to the bypass opening.

Brian Green

The Priory Church of Deeping St James

Larger than your average Parish Church because it was a priory until the reformation. Norman arches, a graveside shelter and 12th C font to be found inside.

Chris Stafford

Deeping St James village

In the middle of the road area stands the old lock up. Notice the faint outline of an AWAC plane in the sky.

Chris Stafford

Northborough's historic St Andrews Church

The small village church dominated by the large de la Mare Chancery added on about 1350

Chris Stafford

Church Street Northborough on a February afternoon

Chris Stafford

Sutton's Lane, Deeping Gate

On the opposite side of the River Welland to Market Deeping, Deeping Gate is stretched out along Sutton's Lane with most of the houses being on the river side of the road. Spot the wheelie bin! The oilseed rape on the left has finished flowering and the long seed pods are forming.

Kate Jewell

Arable farmland off Sutton's Lane

It looks like wheat but it's difficult to tell this time of the year.

Kate Jewell

Sutton's Lane, Deeping Gate

Looking towards the B1524.

Kate Jewell

Gate on the B1524

You can just see the old Lincoln Road going from left to right in the centre of this photograph. It was diverted to run slightly to the west when the A15 was built. The old road is marked as an "other route with public access" on the map. There are concrete bollards to stop cars at the start of this path several metres to the left. Here the land owner has "parked" a large piece of farm machinery to stop determined drivers using this gate.

Kate Jewell

The B1524, Lincoln Road

This seems to be the preferred the main route out of Market Deeping to the A15 and Peterborough. Note that it has been built on an embankment. A lot of roads are like this through the Fens, keeping routes open in case of flooding.

Kate Jewell

Field off Lincoln Road

This field sits between the new TF1408 : The B1524, Lincoln Road and the old Lincoln Road which is now a public access route popular with joggers, cyclists and walkers. See TF1408 : Gate on the B1524 The yellow signs advertising the Deeping Show were posted far and wide in this area.

Kate Jewell

Rippon's Drove

Many of the lanes, tracks and country roads through the Fens carry the name "Drove", an old name given to routes that were used to move livestock.

Kate Jewell

North Fen

Looking towards Peakirk Road from Rippon's Drove.

Kate Jewell

Cottages on Eastgate, Deeping St James

The main street through Deeping St James follows the contours of the River Welland. The houses on the right are mainly post war and back onto the river. When these stone cottages were built they would have had a clear view of the water.

Kate Jewell

Giddeon's Drove

One of many tracks that go nowhere in particular. The trees on the horizon follow the River Welland in Deeping St James.

Kate Jewell

House on a bend

This is the last house as you leave Deeping St James. Station Road to the right and Eastgate to the left. The bend is really sharp, almost a hairpin bend.

Kate Jewell

River Welland

The gardens on the southwest side of the main street through Deeping St James go right down to the river. The Welland isquite narrow at this point. In TF1707 the Maxey Cut, the Fally River Drain and the South Drain flow into the river making it much wider.

Kate Jewell

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Deeping St James is located at Grid Ref: TF1509 (Lat: 52.670673, Lng: -0.288792)

Division: Parts of Kesteven

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Deeping St James

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Deeping St James

Deeping St James Images

What 3 Words

Nearby Locations

Related Wikis

Deeping St James Priory

The Deepings School

Deeping St James

Deeping Gate

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