Fleet

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Fleet

View over the fields to Gedney St Mary Magdalene Church on the horizon
View over the fields to Gedney Credit: Eirian Evans

Fleet is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles north-east of the town of Boston, Fleet is nestled in the picturesque Lincolnshire Fens, a flat, low-lying area renowned for its rich agricultural land.

With a population of around 400 residents, Fleet exudes a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterized by charming traditional cottages and farmhouses that reflect its rural heritage. The surrounding countryside offers idyllic views of vast fields, meandering waterways, and open skies, creating a tranquil environment.

Despite its small size, Fleet boasts a number of amenities that cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a church, a post office, and a local pub that serves as a social hub for the community. The village is also well-connected, with regular bus services providing links to nearby towns and cities.

Fleet's location offers easy access to a range of outdoor activities and attractions. The nearby Wash National Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, providing opportunities for birdwatching and nature walks. Additionally, the market town of Boston offers a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, leisure facilities, and historical sites such as Boston Stump, a magnificent parish church.

Overall, Fleet offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle, while still providing necessary amenities and access to nearby attractions.

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Fleet Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.799026/0.055554272 or Grid Reference TF3824. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over the fields to Gedney St Mary Magdalene Church on the horizon
View over the fields to Gedney
St Mary Magdalene Church on the horizon
Potato ridges near Holbeach
Potato ridges near Holbeach
Old Milestone by B1515, Fleet Road The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Fleet (South Holland District). Carved stone post,  erected by the Holbeach turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6728737" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6728737">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-   
HOLBEACH / 1 / MILE / FLEET / 2 : : SUTTON / 4 / MILES / FLEET / 2

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1064519 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064519" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064519">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: LI_HBSU01
Old Milestone by B1515, Fleet Road
The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Fleet (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- HOLBEACH / 1 / MILE / FLEET / 2 : : SUTTON / 4 / MILES / FLEET / 2 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1064519 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LI_HBSU01
Old Milestone by B1515, Fleet Road The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Fleet (South Holland District). Carved stone post,  erected by the Holbeach turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6728737" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6728737">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-   HOLBEACH / 1 / MILE / FLEET / 2 : : SUTTON / 4 / MILES / FLEET / 2 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1064519 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064519" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064519">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: LI_HBSU01
Old Milestone by B1515, Fleet Road
The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Fleet (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- HOLBEACH / 1 / MILE / FLEET / 2 : : SUTTON / 4 / MILES / FLEET / 2 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1064519 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LI_HBSU01
The Bull at Fleet Hargate The village of Fleet Hargate formerly Fleet Harbourgate a small port
The Bull at Fleet Hargate
The village of Fleet Hargate formerly Fleet Harbourgate a small port
Fleet View of Fleet Rd Garage looking along Fleet Rd towards Holbeach from the Industrial Estate
Fleet
View of Fleet Rd Garage looking along Fleet Rd towards Holbeach from the Industrial Estate
Fleet parish church The steeple is detached from the body of the church, a feature of several other churches in the area.
Fleet parish church
The steeple is detached from the body of the church, a feature of several other churches in the area.
Hurn Road Looking west
Hurn Road
Looking west
Private farm track off Maisdyke Lane, Fleet. Looking west.
Private farm track off Maisdyke Lane, Fleet.
Looking west.
Fleet Road Industry As the sign clearly states this is Fleet Road Industrial Estate to the east of Holbeach.
Fleet Road Industry
As the sign clearly states this is Fleet Road Industrial Estate to the east of Holbeach.
Two Pubs The Bull and The Rose and Crown cluster together on the main street through Fleet Hargate.  The road repair doesn't quite match colour.
Two Pubs
The Bull and The Rose and Crown cluster together on the main street through Fleet Hargate. The road repair doesn't quite match colour.
Windbreaks and Potatoes The black windbreaks are clearly in place to protect the greenhouses next to them.  The field in the foreground was growing potatoes.
Windbreaks and Potatoes
The black windbreaks are clearly in place to protect the greenhouses next to them. The field in the foreground was growing potatoes.
Field and Cafe The cafe is beyond the busy A17.  The field is protected by this unusual one bar gate.
Field and Cafe
The cafe is beyond the busy A17. The field is protected by this unusual one bar gate.
The Road to Holbeach Hurn On my journey, this seemed to be the point of no return. Once leaving Holbeach towards the 'Wash area' The roads get no wider than this and the landscape littered with wind farms. If you look carefully, you can see some turbines in the distance to the mid right of this picture.
The Road to Holbeach Hurn
On my journey, this seemed to be the point of no return. Once leaving Holbeach towards the 'Wash area' The roads get no wider than this and the landscape littered with wind farms. If you look carefully, you can see some turbines in the distance to the mid right of this picture.
Haven Close from Hockle's Gate
Haven Close from Hockle's Gate
Tractor Garden A collection of tractors old and new adorn the garden of this roadside house.
Tractor Garden
A collection of tractors old and new adorn the garden of this roadside house.
Hawker Hunter One of the exhibits at the roadside motel.
Hawker Hunter
One of the exhibits at the roadside motel.
Sunlit Fens Looking along the footpath towards Pinstock Lane and dark rain clouds. Fleet Drain runs through the centre and is the boundary between Fleet Fen on the left and Gedney Fen on the right.
Sunlit Fens
Looking along the footpath towards Pinstock Lane and dark rain clouds. Fleet Drain runs through the centre and is the boundary between Fleet Fen on the left and Gedney Fen on the right.
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Fleet is located at Grid Ref: TF3824 (Lat: 52.799026, Lng: 0.055554272)

Division: Parts of Holland

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

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Bus Stop
Wood Lane Primary School
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Corner Cottage
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