Gosberton High Fen

Downs, Moorland in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Gosberton High Fen

South Forty Foot Drain from Kingston's Bridge, Gosberton, Lincs between Gosberton Fen in Holland (right) and Aslackby Fen in Kesteven; the Twenty Foot Drain and the Division Drain join the South Forty Foot just north of the bridge with each fen as a catchment. — South Forty Foot Drain from Kingston's Bridge, Gosberton, Lincs Credit: Rodney Burton

Gosberton High Fen is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest located in Lincolnshire, England. The area is characterized by its unique landscape of fenland, which consists of low-lying marshes, peat bogs, and wet meadows. The fen is situated on a flat plain, with the surrounding area mainly consisting of agricultural land.

The high fen is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including rare and endangered birds such as the Eurasian bittern and the marsh harrier. The wetland habitat provides an important breeding ground for these species, as well as a range of insects, amphibians, and small mammals.

The fen is also rich in archaeological remains, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. The area has been the subject of various research projects and conservation efforts to protect its unique biodiversity and cultural heritage.

Visitors to Gosberton High Fen can enjoy walking and birdwatching in this peaceful and unspoiled natural environment. The fen is a valuable resource for education and research, providing insights into the history and ecology of this distinctive landscape in Lincolnshire.

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Gosberton High Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.851253/-0.25500626 or Grid Reference TF1729. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South Forty Foot Drain from Kingston's Bridge, Gosberton, Lincs

between Gosberton Fen in Holland (right) and Aslackby Fen in Kesteven; the Twenty Foot Drain and the Division Drain join the South Forty Foot just north of the bridge with each fen as a catchment.

Rodney Burton

Dowsby Fen Pumping Station, Lincs

where the Division Drain enters the South Forty Foot Drain; erected in 1964 by the Black Sluice IDB.

Rodney Burton

Short Drove and bridge, Aslackby Fen, Lincs

– view N from Fen Road.

Rodney Burton

Twenty Foot Drain, Gosberton High Fen, Lincs

beside the B1397 High Fen road to Gosberton Clough.

Rodney Burton

Village entrance, Gosberton Risegate and Clough, Lincs

– view E towards Gosberton Clough with the Twenty Foot Drain on the left and the B1397 High Fen road on the right.

Rodney Burton

Long, straight Fenland road, Gosberton Clough, Lincs

– view W along the B1397 High Fen.

Rodney Burton

Clough Bridge, Gosberton Clough, Lincs

This concrete bridge over the Twenty Foot Drain was constructed by Holland County Council in 1938.

Rodney Burton

Gosberton Fen Bridge, Gosberton Clough, Lincs

This concrete bridge carries the B1397 over the Hammond Beck and was constructed by Holland County Council in 1938.

Rodney Burton

Twenty Foot Drain

Gosberton Fen Pumping Station and Twenty Foot Drain by Kingston's Bridge

Richard Croft

South Forty Foot Drain

Looking north from Kingston's Bridge

Richard Croft

Bottom Fen Farm, Dowsby Fen

Roger Callow

Vicarage Farm, off Parson Drove

Tim Heaton

Parson Drove

The track to Vicarage Farm leads off to the right.

Tim Heaton

Beck Farm

View across Hammond Beck towards Beck Farm, Gosberton Clough.

Donnylad

Poppies with Potatoes

View Northwest from Fifth Drove, Gosberton Clough. Buildings at Bottom Fen Farm can be seen above the embankments of the South Forty Foot drainin the centre of the horizon. There are five drove roads between Gosberton Clough and the South Forty Foot Drain, they are imaginatively named First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Drove progressing West along the B1397.

Donnylad