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Gibbet Fen

Downs, Moorland in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Gibbet Fen

Donington South Ing
Donington South Ing Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Gibbet Fen is a picturesque area located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It encompasses a diverse landscape that includes downs, moorland, and fenland. Covering an area of approximately 500 hectares, Gibbet Fen offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.

The fenland in Gibbet Fen is characterized by its wet and marshy terrain, with numerous water channels and pools scattered throughout. This creates a thriving ecosystem, attracting a wide variety of bird species, including herons, ducks, and swans. The fenland also supports a rich diversity of plant life, with reeds, sedges, and water lilies dominating the landscape.

In contrast, the downs and moorland areas of Gibbet Fen offer a more rugged and elevated terrain. These areas are characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered moorland, and rocky outcrops. The downs provide stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making them a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Gibbet Fen is also steeped in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological finds, including ancient burial mounds and Roman artifacts, have been discovered in the area, offering insights into its past inhabitants.

Overall, Gibbet Fen in Lincolnshire is a captivating destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the English countryside, while also exploring its rich historical heritage.

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Gibbet Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.905284/-0.23117054 or Grid Reference TF1935. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Donington South Ing
Donington South Ing
Malting Lane level crossing Viewed looking towards Donington village on a bright late-August afternoon.
Malting Lane level crossing
Viewed looking towards Donington village on a bright late-August afternoon.
A blacksmith's grave at Donington Some old gravestones at Donington were made from a smooth, hard stone that has largely resisted weathering and so are still legible. The inscription reads: SACRED To the Memory of JAMES NUNNERY. Who departed this Life April 22 1820 AGED 78 YEARS Carved across the top are the symbols of the blacksmith’s trade – the forge, bellows, anvil and hammers.
A blacksmith's grave at Donington
Some old gravestones at Donington were made from a smooth, hard stone that has largely resisted weathering and so are still legible. The inscription reads: SACRED To the Memory of JAMES NUNNERY. Who departed this Life April 22 1820 AGED 78 YEARS Carved across the top are the symbols of the blacksmith’s trade – the forge, bellows, anvil and hammers.
Approaching Donington Church The bright flowers make a lovely approach to St. Mary and the Holy Rood Church in Donington village.
Approaching Donington Church
The bright flowers make a lovely approach to St. Mary and the Holy Rood Church in Donington village.
The A52 near Donington The main road passes by the village.
The A52 near Donington
The main road passes by the village.
High Street, Donington 'Duninctune' in the Doomsday Book. Possibly referring to a person (i.e. 'Dunna's settlement'), or a topographic term (i.e.' hill settlement' from OE 'dun' = 'hill') <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Lincolnshire/Donington%20on%20Bain" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Lincolnshire/Donington%20on%20Bain">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> The Cross britain Way briefly visits this part of town
High Street, Donington
'Duninctune' in the Doomsday Book. Possibly referring to a person (i.e. 'Dunna's settlement'), or a topographic term (i.e.' hill settlement' from OE 'dun' = 'hill') LinkExternal link The Cross britain Way briefly visits this part of town
Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington Listed Grade I. For details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagesouthholland.co.uk/article/the-church-of-st-mary-and-the-holy-rood-donington/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagesouthholland.co.uk/article/the-church-of-st-mary-and-the-holy-rood-donington/">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> The church contains a small museum section, and a memorial window <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7260453">TF2035 : Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington</a>, dedicated to Donington's famous son, Captain Matthew Flinders.
Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington
Listed Grade I. For details LinkExternal link The church contains a small museum section, and a memorial window TF2035 : Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington, dedicated to Donington's famous son, Captain Matthew Flinders.
Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington "The Flinders memorial window shows a full length figure of Matthew Flinders holding a telescope in the central window. Portrait medallion images of Joseph Banks and George Bass are to the left and right windows respectively. The lower part of the window shows a map of the south coast of Australia with HMS Investigator, the ship that Flinders captained on his circumnavigation." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI22493" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI22493">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> Flinders's remains, discovered by archaeologists during digging of the HS2 line near Euston Station, are due to be re-interred at this church in 2024, to commemorate the 250th anniversary year of his birth.
Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington
"The Flinders memorial window shows a full length figure of Matthew Flinders holding a telescope in the central window. Portrait medallion images of Joseph Banks and George Bass are to the left and right windows respectively. The lower part of the window shows a map of the south coast of Australia with HMS Investigator, the ship that Flinders captained on his circumnavigation." LinkExternal link Flinders's remains, discovered by archaeologists during digging of the HS2 line near Euston Station, are due to be re-interred at this church in 2024, to commemorate the 250th anniversary year of his birth.
Station Street, Donington The original main road to the east before the bypass was built in 1990. The railway still operates, but the station closed in the 1960s.
Station Street, Donington
The original main road to the east before the bypass was built in 1990. The railway still operates, but the station closed in the 1960s.
Road junction at Donington Church Street veers off left from the A52. St Nary and the Holy Rood Church beyond the houses
Road junction at Donington
Church Street veers off left from the A52. St Nary and the Holy Rood Church beyond the houses
Donington Church Spire St Mary and the Holy Rood Church.
Donington Church Spire
St Mary and the Holy Rood Church.
Donington church The church, seldom open, contains an exhibition dedicated to Matthew Flinders, the first person to circumnavigate Australia. Some of his family are marked in the graves right foreground. His brother Sam, who survived him and accompanied him on the remarkable voyage, is buried on the north side.
Donington church
The church, seldom open, contains an exhibition dedicated to Matthew Flinders, the first person to circumnavigate Australia. Some of his family are marked in the graves right foreground. His brother Sam, who survived him and accompanied him on the remarkable voyage, is buried on the north side.
Market Place, Donington, Lincs The road going straight on at centre is Park Lane. The main part of the Market Place is to the left, where the car park and statue of Matthew Flinders are.
Market Place, Donington, Lincs
The road going straight on at centre is Park Lane. The main part of the Market Place is to the left, where the car park and statue of Matthew Flinders are.
Donington South Ing, Donington, Lincs – view from Bull's Bank across a field of young brassicas.
Donington South Ing, Donington, Lincs
– view from Bull's Bank across a field of young brassicas.
Malting Lane level crossing on Ing Drove, Donington, Lincs
Malting Lane level crossing on Ing Drove, Donington, Lincs
Statue of Matthew Flinders, Market Place, Donington, Lincs Born in Donington in 1774, he was a naval captain and explorer who mapped much of the Australian coastline. The bronze statue, erected in March 2006, also features Trim, his cat, which travelled on voyages to Australia with him but disappeared on Mauritius. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Flinders" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Flinders">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>
Statue of Matthew Flinders, Market Place, Donington, Lincs
Born in Donington in 1774, he was a naval captain and explorer who mapped much of the Australian coastline. The bronze statue, erected in March 2006, also features Trim, his cat, which travelled on voyages to Australia with him but disappeared on Mauritius. LinkExternal link
Detail of Flinders' statue, Donington, Lincs Erected in Donington Market Place in March 2006 to commemorate the birthplace of the explorer. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/218733">TF2035 : Statue of Matthew Flinders, Market Place, Donington, Lincs</a>
Detail of Flinders' statue, Donington, Lincs
Erected in Donington Market Place in March 2006 to commemorate the birthplace of the explorer. TF2035 : Statue of Matthew Flinders, Market Place, Donington, Lincs
Trim, the cat, in Donington, Lincs at the feet of his master, Matthew Flinders. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/218733">TF2035 : Statue of Matthew Flinders, Market Place, Donington, Lincs</a>
Trim, the cat, in Donington, Lincs
at the feet of his master, Matthew Flinders. TF2035 : Statue of Matthew Flinders, Market Place, Donington, Lincs
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Gibbet Fen is located at Grid Ref: TF1935 (Lat: 52.905284, Lng: -0.23117054)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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///trek.following.passenger. Near Donington, Lincolnshire

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