North Field

Downs, Moorland in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

North Field

Grantham Road towards Sleaford
Grantham Road towards Sleaford Credit: Ian S

North Field, located in the county of Lincolnshire, is a vast area comprising both downs and moorland. It stretches across the northern part of the county, covering a significant amount of land. The field is characterized by its diverse landscape, consisting of rolling hills, open grasslands, and heather-covered moors.

The downs in North Field are marked by their gentle slopes and fertile soil, making them ideal for agricultural purposes. The area is primarily used for livestock farming, with sheep and cattle grazing on the lush grasslands. The downs offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and provide a serene and picturesque setting.

In contrast, the moorland in North Field showcases a wild and rugged beauty. The moors are covered in heather and ferns, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape. This area is home to various species of birds, including red grouse and curlew, which thrive in the moorland habitat.

North Field is also rich in historical significance. The field has been inhabited for centuries, and evidence of ancient settlements and burial sites has been discovered in the area. This history is further reflected in the presence of ancient stone circles and burial mounds, which provide insight into the lives of the early inhabitants of the region.

Overall, North Field in Lincolnshire offers a diverse and captivating natural environment, with its downs and moorland providing contrasting yet equally stunning landscapes. Its agricultural productivity, wildlife diversity, and historical significance make it a cherished and cherished part of the county.

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North Field Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.984718/-0.43943277 or Grid Reference TF0444. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grantham Road towards Sleaford
Grantham Road towards Sleaford
Care Home taking shape Behind the hedge near the Town Road junction to the middle right of the photo can be seen the construction of a new Care Home.
Care Home taking shape
Behind the hedge near the Town Road junction to the middle right of the photo can be seen the construction of a new Care Home.
Going, going The slim triangular trees in the distance, reminiscent of a tree-cathedral inside is slowly being obscured from view.  Hopefully the bulldozers will spare it, unlike the poppy field that once occupied this spot <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1364286">TF0644 : Red Fields from Stump Cross Hill</a>.
Going, going
The slim triangular trees in the distance, reminiscent of a tree-cathedral inside is slowly being obscured from view. Hopefully the bulldozers will spare it, unlike the poppy field that once occupied this spot TF0644 : Red Fields from Stump Cross Hill.
New houses under construction at Stump Cross Hill Looking along the road in the direction of Sleaford.
New houses under construction at Stump Cross Hill
Looking along the road in the direction of Sleaford.
More new houses This development lies south of Town Road.
More new houses
This development lies south of Town Road.
Transforming Quarrington More houses grow where horses once grazed <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4402421">TF0544 : Grazing the sky</a>.
Transforming Quarrington
More houses grow where horses once grazed TF0544 : Grazing the sky.
Never trust your satnav Despite what your satnav tells you, this stretch of road really is a 30mph zone.  Here's the signs many drivers fail to pay any attention to as they whizz past.

It's been many years since the 30 mph zone began further towards Sleaford <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1624353">TF0644 : Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!</a>.
Never trust your satnav
Despite what your satnav tells you, this stretch of road really is a 30mph zone. Here's the signs many drivers fail to pay any attention to as they whizz past. It's been many years since the 30 mph zone began further towards Sleaford TF0644 : Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!.
The changing face of London Road / Stump Cross Hill The 60mph limit reduced to 30mph heralded the delayed construction of two large residential developments here, now growing faster than mortgage interest rates!
The changing face of London Road / Stump Cross Hill
The 60mph limit reduced to 30mph heralded the delayed construction of two large residential developments here, now growing faster than mortgage interest rates!
Good topsoil There's a good few tons of topsoil in "tham thar hills".  As more and more houses complete, this massive pile of soil will shrink as it is conveyed to cover the compacted ground below new gardens, which in time will reveal untold treasures of brick, rubble, plastic bags, fag ends and other delights for the gardener of tomorrow.
Good topsoil
There's a good few tons of topsoil in "tham thar hills". As more and more houses complete, this massive pile of soil will shrink as it is conveyed to cover the compacted ground below new gardens, which in time will reveal untold treasures of brick, rubble, plastic bags, fag ends and other delights for the gardener of tomorrow.
Dryad in Goodson's / Godson's Holt by Jason Thompson Sadly no longer with us, this sculpture was created c.1996 on a dying tree, which sprouted branches one last time before dying along with the tree nymph depicted.  See a close up here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7377359">TF0644 : Close up of Dryad in London Road</a>.

This was one of a number of installations initiated by the local Council's New Life Scheme.  

The site is managed by the Woodland Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/godsons-holt/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/godsons-holt/">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>.
Dryad in Goodson's / Godson's Holt by Jason Thompson
Sadly no longer with us, this sculpture was created c.1996 on a dying tree, which sprouted branches one last time before dying along with the tree nymph depicted. See a close up here TF0644 : Close up of Dryad in London Road. This was one of a number of installations initiated by the local Council's New Life Scheme. The site is managed by the Woodland Trust LinkExternal link.
Close up of Dryad in London Road See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7377348">TF0644 : Dryad in Goodson's / Godson's Holt by Jason Thompson</a> for more information and a long shot.
Close up of Dryad in London Road
See TF0644 : Dryad in Goodson's / Godson's Holt by Jason Thompson for more information and a long shot.
Electricity substation on north side of Grantham Lane opposite Northfield Road Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark was levelled at 29.780m above Newlyn Datum in 1955 on a telephone exchange, the rendered building behind the substation
Electricity substation on north side of Grantham Lane opposite Northfield Road
Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark was levelled at 29.780m above Newlyn Datum in 1955 on a telephone exchange, the rendered building behind the substation
Looking northwards along Renfrew Drive from Willoughby Road junction
Looking northwards along Renfrew Drive from Willoughby Road junction
Looking east along Willoughby Road at Renfrew Drive junction Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark levelled at 25.759m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1969 on a gatepost  on the left hand side of the road about 10m from the junction
Looking east along Willoughby Road at Renfrew Drive junction
Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark levelled at 25.759m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1969 on a gatepost on the left hand side of the road about 10m from the junction
Detached house with conservatory on north side of Willoughby Road Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark levelled at 25.330m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1969 on a farm building (Home Farm) previously on this site, but now demolished
Detached house with conservatory on north side of Willoughby Road
Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark levelled at 25.330m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1969 on a farm building (Home Farm) previously on this site, but now demolished
Bungalow on east side of Willoughby Road
Bungalow on east side of Willoughby Road
Benchmark on West Lodge on east side of Willoughby Road Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 21.930m above Newlyn Datum verified 1969
Benchmark on West Lodge on east side of Willoughby Road
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 21.930m above Newlyn Datum verified 1969
West Lodge at Kinross Road / Willoughby Road junction There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7530668">TF0343 : Benchmark on West Lodge on east side of Willoughby Road</a>  on the SW corner of the lodge
West Lodge at Kinross Road / Willoughby Road junction
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark TF0343 : Benchmark on West Lodge on east side of Willoughby Road on the SW corner of the lodge
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North Field is located at Grid Ref: TF0444 (Lat: 52.984718, Lng: -0.43943277)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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