Rye Croft

Downs, Moorland in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Rye Croft

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

Rye Croft is a picturesque village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning Downs and Moorland landscape, it offers residents and visitors alike a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is known for its idyllic setting, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming country cottages. The Downs, with their distinctive chalky white cliffs, provide a breathtaking backdrop to the village, while the Moorland offers vast expanses of heather and gorse, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Rye Croft is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers, with numerous walking trails and cycling routes that wind their way through the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species.

In terms of amenities, Rye Croft boasts a village hall, a quaint local pub, and a small grocery store, providing residents with the essentials. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, the nearby town of Lincoln is just a short drive away.

The community in Rye Croft is tight-knit and welcoming, with various events and activities organized throughout the year, including village fairs, summer picnics, and Christmas markets. This creates a strong sense of community spirit, making Rye Croft an ideal place to put down roots and enjoy a peaceful, rural lifestyle.

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Rye Croft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.676182/-0.28231527 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