Frognall

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Frognall

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. — The Priory Church of Deeping St James Credit: Chris Stafford

Frognall is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England. Situated approximately 6 miles northeast of the town of Spalding, Frognall is a picturesque rural settlement that is known for its tranquility and natural beauty.

The village is characterized by charming cottages and houses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, giving the area a distinct historical charm. The surrounding countryside is predominantly agricultural, with vast fields and meadows stretching out in all directions, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Frognall is also home to a small community church, St. Augustine's, which has been a central feature of village life for centuries. The church's architecture reflects its rich history, and it continues to serve as a place of worship and a gathering point for locals.

While Frognall is primarily a residential area, it offers easy access to nearby amenities. The town of Spalding, with its range of shops, restaurants, and services, is just a short drive away, providing residents with all the necessary conveniences. Additionally, the village benefits from excellent transport links, with major road networks and public transportation options connecting it to other parts of Lincolnshire and beyond.

Overall, Frognall is a charming and peaceful village, offering residents and visitors a tranquil escape from the bustle of modern life, all while providing easy access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Frognall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.67745/-0.28122 or Grid Reference TF1610. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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

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

Eastgate, Deeping St James

Deeping St. James is a village lying next to Market Deeping, along the banks of the River Welland. The village grew up around a Benedictine Priory and stones from the ruined Priory were used in several 17th century buildings. These cottages look younger than that, probably early 19th Century. They show some fine detailing in the stonework. Originally they would have faced the river but 20th century development has taken place between the road and the Welland.

Kate Jewell

Prior's Meadow, Deeping St James

Off Stowgate Road, this large field must have originally attached to the Benedictine Priory. The Priory was founded at Deeping St James in 1139 by Baldwin Fitzgilbert, a junior member of the Clare family, much favoured by King Henry I. See Link

for information about the Priory and church.

Kate Jewell

Public footpath off Stowgate Road

Well maintained footpaths on this farmland next to Priors Meadow Riding School.

Kate Jewell

Farmland off Cranmore Drove

The crop is oilseed rape: this field was a sea of yellow two weeks ago but now the all important seedpods are forming. The buildings in the distance are in TF1809.

Kate Jewell