Priors Meadow

Downs, Moorland in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Priors Meadow

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

Priors Meadow, located in Lincolnshire, is a picturesque countryside area that encompasses both downs and moorland landscapes. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, it is known for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and serene atmosphere.

The downs of Priors Meadow are characterized by rolling hills and grasslands. These open spaces provide breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and are perfect for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and picnicking. The downs are home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs, which add to the charm of the landscape.

In contrast, the moorland area of Priors Meadow offers a different experience. Moorlands are characterized by their wet and marshy terrain, with boggy areas and heather-covered slopes. This diverse habitat is home to a range of wildlife, including birds, reptiles, and insects. It is a popular spot for birdwatchers, as it attracts various species, including curlews, lapwings, and skylarks.

Priors Meadow is also known for its rich history and archaeological significance. The area has evidence of ancient settlements, including burial mounds and stone circles, indicating human occupation dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Priors Meadow in Lincolnshire offers a unique blend of downs and moorland landscapes, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.672073/-0.26993422 or Grid Reference TF1709. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Rippon's Drove Many of the lanes, tracks and country roads through the Fens carry the name &quot;Drove&quot;, an old name given to routes that were used to move livestock.

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.

North Fen Looking towards Peakirk Road from Rippon&#039;s Drove.

North Fen

Looking towards Peakirk Road from Rippon's Drove.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cottage on Station Road This cottage is halfway between Deeping St James and the Lakeside Caravan Park. It looks idyllic but there is a sewage treatment works directly opposite.

Cottage on Station Road

This cottage is halfway between Deeping St James and the Lakeside Caravan Park. It looks idyllic but there is a sewage treatment works directly opposite.

House on a bend This is the last house as you leave Deeping St James. Station Road to the right and Eastgate to the left. The bend is really sharp, almost a hairpin bend.

House on a bend

This is the last house as you leave Deeping St James. Station Road to the right and Eastgate to the left. The bend is really sharp, almost a hairpin bend.

River Welland The gardens on the southwest side of the main street through Deeping St James go right down to the river. The Welland isquite narrow at this point. In <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF1707">TF1707</a> the Maxey Cut, the Fally River Drain and the South Drain flow into the river making it much wider.

River Welland

The gardens on the southwest side of the main street through Deeping St James go right down to the river. The Welland isquite narrow at this point. In TF1707 the Maxey Cut, the Fally River Drain and the South Drain flow into the river making it much wider.

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.

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.

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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/mwarrick/history/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/mwarrick/history/index.htm">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> for information about the Priory and church.

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.

Public footpath off Stowgate Road Well maintained footpaths on this farmland next to Priors Meadow Riding School.

Public footpath off Stowgate Road

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

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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF1809">TF1809</a>.

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.

Cranmore Looking diagonally across the square.
Typical Fens landscape near Market Deeping: flat farmland with dykes and drains instead of hedges giving the impression of an endless field. The Peterborough to Spalding railway crosses the picture on the horizon, the track being on an embankment above the surrounding land which is about 3 metres above sea level.

Cranmore

Looking diagonally across the square. Typical Fens landscape near Market Deeping: flat farmland with dykes and drains instead of hedges giving the impression of an endless field. The Peterborough to Spalding railway crosses the picture on the horizon, the track being on an embankment above the surrounding land which is about 3 metres above sea level.

Farmland off Station Road Between Deeping Common and Cranmore. The Peterborough to Spalding railway runs just in front of the trees far centre left and the farm towards the left is Cranmore Farm.

Farmland off Station Road

Between Deeping Common and Cranmore. The Peterborough to Spalding railway runs just in front of the trees far centre left and the farm towards the left is Cranmore Farm.

Local business on Station Road This is the home of Anne Kennedy Pet Supplies, developers of wild bird seed mixes. It is also a dog boarding kennels.

Local business on Station Road

This is the home of Anne Kennedy Pet Supplies, developers of wild bird seed mixes. It is also a dog boarding kennels.

Whichcote Road, near Deeping St James Leading to Cranmore Lodge this is a farm road with permissive access.

Whichcote Road, near Deeping St James

Leading to Cranmore Lodge this is a farm road with permissive access.

Priory church of Deeping St.James Originally founded in 1139 as part of a Benedictine Priory

Priory church of Deeping St.James

Originally founded in 1139 as part of a Benedictine Priory

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Priors Meadow is located at Grid Ref: TF1709 (Lat: 52.672073, Lng: -0.26993422)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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