Dowsby

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Dowsby

Farmland at Rippingale Looking towards Graby from Station Road. — Farmland at Rippingale Credit: Kate Jewell

Dowsby is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated about 9 miles south of the city of Lincoln, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

With a population of around 250 people, Dowsby is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes. The local church, St. Andrew's, is a prominent landmark in the area, dating back to the 12th century and providing a beautiful backdrop to the village.

Dowsby benefits from its rural location, offering its residents a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links to Lincoln and surrounding areas. Despite its small size, Dowsby enjoys a range of amenities including a village hall and a local pub, providing social spaces for residents to come together.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing, with numerous nature reserves and parks within easy reach. The nearby market town of Bourne provides additional amenities including shops, schools, and medical facilities.

In summary, Dowsby is a charming village in Lincolnshire, offering a tranquil and close-knit community for its residents. Its rural location and picturesque surroundings make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle.

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Dowsby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.85102/-0.347884 or Grid Reference TF1129. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland at Rippingale

Looking towards Graby from Station Road.

Kate Jewell

Entering Graby

A small farming community in South Lincolnshire.

Jonathan Billinger

Footpath to Graby

Old stubble land left fallow in the field.

Jonathan Billinger

Houses on Main Road, Dowsby

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Bus stop and shelter on Main Road, Dowsby

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Woodland near Dowsby

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Track (footpath) heading north from the B1397, Dowsby

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B1397 heading east from Dowsby

Towards Gosberton Clough.

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Footbridge over Drain

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Footpath over crop field

Towards Old Decoy Farm.

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Drain north of Fen Road, Dowsby Fen

The Fens, also known as the Fenland, is a naturally marshy region in eastern England. Most of the fens were drained several centuries ago, resulting in a flat, damp, low-lying agricultural region. A fen is the local name for an individual area of marshland or former marshland and also designates the type of marsh typical of the area, which has neutral or alkaline water chemistry and relatively large quantities of dissolved minerals, but few other plant nutrients. Fenland primarily lies around the coast of the Wash; it reaches into four counties: Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and a small area of Suffolk, as well as the historic county of Huntingdonshire. In whole it occupies an area of nearly 1,500 sq miles. Most of the Fenland lies within a few metres of sea level. As with similar areas in the Netherlands, much of the Fenland originally consisted of fresh- or salt-water wetlands, which have been artificially drained and continue to be protected from floods by drainage banks and pumps.

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