Willingham Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Willingham Hill

Bench Mark Marton White Swan Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156. — Bench Mark Marton White Swan Credit: Mike Price

Willingham Hill is a prominent geological feature located in Lincolnshire, England. Despite its name, it is not a hill in the traditional sense, but rather a small rise in the landscape, commonly referred to as a "hill" in the local area. It is situated near the village of Willingham by Stow, approximately 10 miles northwest of the city of Lincoln.

Standing at an elevation of around 100 meters above sea level, Willingham Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is composed of a mixture of chalk, limestone, and clay, giving it a unique appearance and contributing to its geological significance.

The hill is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the area's diverse flora and fauna. It is home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers such as harebells and cowslips, as well as several species of birds and butterflies.

Willingham Hill also holds historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. Archaeological finds in the vicinity suggest that the area was once inhabited by ancient civilizations, and remnants of a Roman road can still be seen today.

In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and protect Willingham Hill's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Local conservation groups work together to maintain footpaths, prevent erosion, and promote responsible tourism in the area.

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Willingham Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.331492/-0.73894765 or Grid Reference SK8482. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bench Mark Marton White Swan

Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156.

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Site of Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see Link

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Littleborough Lane

Littleborough Lane starts off as a normal road in the village of Marton but beyond the last house, as seen here, it becomes a rough track on its way to the River Trent. For more about Littleborough Lane see Link

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River Trent at Trent Port

This view looks upriver with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station in the distance.

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Site of Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see Link

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Site of Stow Park station

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The former Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were here to the south of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box to the left out of the photograph - see Link

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Looking north from the site of the old Stow Park station

On 9th April 1849 a single-track line was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) from Lincoln to Gainsborough. The GNR was keen to extend their line from Gainsborough to Doncaster and parliamentary approval for this line was received on 25th July 1864. As part of this scheme the existing Lincoln to Gainsborough line was also to be upgraded. On 1st December that year the line from Lincoln to Doncaster was closed and doubling took place. Behind where I am standing is the site of the old Stow Park station - see Link the next station in this direction is Gainsborough Lea Road.

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Marton Cemetery

Marton Cemetery is seen here from Trent Port Road which leads from Marton Church to Trent Port.

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Marton Cemetery

Marton Cemetery is on Trent Port Road which leads from Marton Church to Trent Port.

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River Trent at Trent Port

This view looks upriver with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station in the distance.

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River Trent at Trent Port

This view looks downriver. The view in the other direction with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station in the distance can be seen at Link

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St Margaret's Church, Marton

St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.

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Littleborough Lane

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St Mary's Church, Marton

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Stow Park Road

Just ahead is the junction with High Street in the centre of Marton.

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View across the Trent Valley

A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent.

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Footpath to Stow Park Road

A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton here to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see Link

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Willingham Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK8482 (Lat: 53.331492, Lng: -0.73894765)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: West Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire