Ash Holt

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Ash Holt

Bench Mark Marton White Swan Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156.
Bench Mark Marton White Swan Credit: Mike Price

Ash Holt is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated in the district of North Kesteven, it is nestled within the scenic Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is known for its abundant woodlands and forests, which give it a distinctive charm and attract nature enthusiasts from far and wide.

The woodlands in Ash Holt are predominantly made up of native trees such as oak, beech, and ash, hence the name of the village. These forests provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous species of birds. Walking trails meander through the woods, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

As a rural village, Ash Holt has a close-knit community that values its peaceful and idyllic setting. The village is characterized by quaint cottages and traditional architecture, which adds to its charm. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with farming being a significant occupation for the residents.

While the village is small, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Market Rasen and Lincoln. This allows residents to access a wider range of amenities and services, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities.

Ash Holt offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a taste of rural life. With its stunning woodlands, abundant wildlife, and friendly community, it is a village that captures the essence of rural Lincolnshire.

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Bench Mark Marton White Swan Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156.
Bench Mark Marton White Swan
Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156.
Stow Park Road Stow Park Road meets the busier Till Bridge Lane just ahead.
Stow Park Road
Stow Park Road meets the busier Till Bridge Lane just ahead.
Site of Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1">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>
Site of Stow Park station
The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see LinkExternal link
Site of Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were on the right of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1">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>
Site of Stow Park station
The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see LinkExternal link
Site of Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1">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>
Site of Stow Park station
The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see LinkExternal link
The former Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were here to the south of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box to the left out of the photograph - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=53.32292&lon=-0.71558&layers=6&b=1">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>
The former Stow Park station
The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were here to the south of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box to the left out of the photograph - see LinkExternal link
Looking north from the site of the old Stow Park station On 9th April 1849 a single-track line was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) from Lincoln to Gainsborough. The GNR was keen to extend their line from Gainsborough to Doncaster and parliamentary approval for this line was received on 25th July 1864. As part of this scheme the existing Lincoln to Gainsborough line was also to be upgraded. On 1st December that year the line from Lincoln to Doncaster was closed and doubling took place.

Behind where I am standing is the site of the old Stow Park station - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7470133" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7470133">Link</a>  the next station in this direction is Gainsborough Lea Road.
Looking north from the site of the old Stow Park station
On 9th April 1849 a single-track line was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) from Lincoln to Gainsborough. The GNR was keen to extend their line from Gainsborough to Doncaster and parliamentary approval for this line was received on 25th July 1864. As part of this scheme the existing Lincoln to Gainsborough line was also to be upgraded. On 1st December that year the line from Lincoln to Doncaster was closed and doubling took place. Behind where I am standing is the site of the old Stow Park station - see Link the next station in this direction is Gainsborough Lea Road.
St Margaret's Church, Marton St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.
St Margaret's Church, Marton
St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.
View from Stow Park Road This is near the junction with Till Bridge Lane and looks towards Greenfields Farm.
View from Stow Park Road
This is near the junction with Till Bridge Lane and looks towards Greenfields Farm.
Till Bridge Lane Till Bridge Lane is a Roman road. This is near the junction with Stow Park Road. The next village in this direction is Sturton by Stow.
Till Bridge Lane
Till Bridge Lane is a Roman road. This is near the junction with Stow Park Road. The next village in this direction is Sturton by Stow.
Stow Park Road meets Till Bridge Lane The busier Till Bridge Lane just ahead is a Roman road.
Stow Park Road meets Till Bridge Lane
The busier Till Bridge Lane just ahead is a Roman road.
Wooden Lane Wooden Lane is a track which leads across the fen to eventually reach Marton Road.
Wooden Lane
Wooden Lane is a track which leads across the fen to eventually reach Marton Road.
Footpath to Stow The footpath turns sharp left just beyond the end of the hedge to run parallel to Stow Park Road and reach Stow.
Footpath to Stow
The footpath turns sharp left just beyond the end of the hedge to run parallel to Stow Park Road and reach Stow.
St Mary's Church, Marton St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.
St Mary's Church, Marton
St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.
Stow Park Road Just ahead is the junction with High Street in the centre of Marton.
Stow Park Road
Just ahead is the junction with High Street in the centre of Marton.
View across the Trent Valley A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent.
View across the Trent Valley
A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent.
Footpath to Stow Park Road A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton here to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579">Link</a>
Footpath to Stow Park Road
A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton here to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see Link
Footpath at Marton A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579">Link</a>  This is part way up the hill looking back to Marton.
Footpath at Marton
A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see Link This is part way up the hill looking back to Marton.
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Ash Holt is located at Grid Ref: SK8582 (Lat: 53.33094, Lng: -0.7124598)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: West Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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