Ancholme Head

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Ancholme Head

Bridleway to Hackthorn Credit: David Brown

Ancholme Head is a freshwater marsh located in Lincolnshire, England. It is situated near the village of Brigg, approximately 20 miles north of Lincoln. Covering an area of about 50 acres, Ancholme Head is a significant natural habitat that supports a wide variety of plant and animal species.

The marsh is characterized by its diverse and abundant aquatic vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies. These plants provide important shelter and nesting sites for a range of bird species, such as reed warblers, swans, and herons. The surrounding woodlands attract woodland birds, including woodpeckers and owls.

The water in Ancholme Head is sourced from the nearby River Ancholme. It is a calm and shallow body of water, with an average depth of around 3 feet. The water is clear and supports a thriving population of fish, including roach, perch, and pike. These fish attract anglers from the local area, who enjoy fishing from the banks of the marsh.

Ancholme Head also serves as an important floodplain, helping to alleviate flooding in the surrounding areas during periods of heavy rainfall. The marsh acts as a natural sponge, absorbing excess water and releasing it slowly over time.

The site is managed by the local authorities, who ensure its conservation and protection. Visitors can access Ancholme Head via designated footpaths and enjoy the tranquility of the marsh, observe the diverse wildlife, or engage in recreational activities such as birdwatching and fishing.

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Ancholme Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.353271/-0.54889102 or Grid Reference SK9685. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway to Hackthorn

David Brown

Nissen huts near Fillingham

Relics of RAF Ingham, a grass airfield where two Polish bomber squadrons were based during the Second World War. For some history, try Link

John Sutton

Roadsigns at Fillingham Castle, Old Gatehouse

Behind the road sign on the gatehouse wall is a cut bench mark. See Link for a closer view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Cut Mark: Fillingham Castle, Old Gatehouse

Behind the road sign on the gatehouse wall is a cut bench mark. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Cut Mark: Owmby by Spital, Cliff Farm

Cut mark on the south-east angle of a farm building. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Owmby by Spital, Cliff Farm

This farm building carries a cut mark on the south-east (nearest) angle. See Link for a closer view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Winter afternoon by Ermine Street

Looking across the Ancholme Valley towards the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Jonathan Thacker

Footpath to Ingham

The first part of this path uses some of the infrastructure of the former RAF Ingham Link

Jonathan Thacker

Gate across the path near Cliff House

The gate is tied and not easily opened. However it is very low and is easily stepped over.

Jonathan Thacker

Footpath to Ermine Street

Strictly this isn't the footpath to Ermine Street but no other route is indicated and this is clearly used as such.

Jonathan Thacker

Footpath to Middle Street

Looking towards Cliff House. Middle Street is the B1398 between the High Street (i.e. Ermine Street A15) and Low Street which now is an intermittent collection of roads and footpaths along the foot of the Cliff to the west of Middle Street.

Jonathan Thacker

Footpath at Cliff House

Jonathan Thacker

Approaching the end of the avenue from Cliff House

The path meets Middle Street and immediately the land drops down steeply towards the River Trent.

Jonathan Thacker

A15 The A15 is the main north-south road in Lincolnshire, running the entire length of the county for almost 100 miles between Hessle, near Kingston upon Hull, and Peterborough via Lincoln, Sleaford and Bourne. It is also the road that crosses the Humber Bridge.

A15

The A15 is the main north-south road in Lincolnshire, running the entire length of the county for almost 100 miles between Hessle, near Kingston upon Hull, and Peterborough via Lincoln, Sleaford and Bourne. It is also the road that crosses the Humber Bridge.

N Chadwick

A15

N Chadwick

A15 The gateway is Grade II* Listed. It was built in 1775 of limestone ashlar and was possibly designed by John Carr. The last people to live here were a couple by the name of Grant in the late fifties, the living room and kitchen were on one side of the gate and the bedroom on the other. It had no electric or running water but had a well and pump in the garden.

A15

The gateway is Grade II* Listed. It was built in 1775 of limestone ashlar and was possibly designed by John Carr. The last people to live here were a couple by the name of Grant in the late fifties, the living room and kitchen were on one side of the gate and the bedroom on the other. It had no electric or running water but had a well and pump in the garden.

N Chadwick