Galley Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Galley Hill

Buildings in the market place, Sleaford An awkward situation where buildings face a pay-and-display car park.
Buildings in the market place, Sleaford Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Galley Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated near the town of Cleethorpes, this natural landmark offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Despite its name, Galley Hill is not actually a hill but rather a remnant of a glacial moraine formed during the last Ice Age.

Standing at an elevation of approximately 50 meters, Galley Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home. It is also home to a small woodland area, providing a picturesque setting for visitors to explore.

At the top of Galley Hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the Lincolnshire countryside, the Humber Estuary, and even the distant coastline. On a clear day, one can also catch a glimpse of the iconic Humber Bridge, which spans the river between Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

In addition to its natural beauty, Galley Hill also has historical significance. It is believed that the hill was used as a lookout point during World War II, with its elevated position providing a strategic advantage for observing any potential enemy movements.

Overall, Galley Hill is a stunning and historically significant landmark in Lincolnshire. Its natural beauty, panoramic views, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Galley Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.004676/-0.40555267 or Grid Reference TF0746. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Buildings in the market place, Sleaford An awkward situation where buildings face a pay-and-display car park.
Buildings in the market place, Sleaford
An awkward situation where buildings face a pay-and-display car park.
Window, St Denys, Sleaford This is one of the windows with "flowing tracery" that Nikolaus Pevsner remembered the church for. It is similar in style to the east window of the chancel of Boston church.
Window, St Denys, Sleaford
This is one of the windows with "flowing tracery" that Nikolaus Pevsner remembered the church for. It is similar in style to the east window of the chancel of Boston church.
Café, shops and war memorial, Market Place, Sleaford
Café, shops and war memorial, Market Place, Sleaford
The River Slea Viewed on a disappointingly dull summer day.
The River Slea
Viewed on a disappointingly dull summer day.
Tesco at Sleaford Located on North Gate.
Tesco at Sleaford
Located on North Gate.
Council offices at Lafford Terrace See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5574532">TF0745 : Lafford Terrace</a> for information about this lovely old building.
Council offices at Lafford Terrace
See TF0745 : Lafford Terrace for information about this lovely old building.
East Gate, Sleaford Viewed on the edge of the square on a disappointingly dull summer day.
East Gate, Sleaford
Viewed on the edge of the square on a disappointingly dull summer day.
Fire-damaged Maltings, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (1)
Fire-damaged Maltings, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (1)
Fire-damaged Maltings, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Fire-damaged Maltings, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Former Advanta Seeds site, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Former Advanta Seeds site, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Former Advanta Seeds site, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Former Advanta Seeds site, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Fire-damaged Maltings, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (3)
Fire-damaged Maltings, Sleaford: aerial 2022 (3)
Renewable Energy plant east of Sleaford: aerial 2022 (1)
Renewable Energy plant east of Sleaford: aerial 2022 (1)
Old and New Rivers Slea: aerial 2022
Old and New Rivers Slea: aerial 2022
Renewable Energy plant east of Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Renewable Energy plant east of Sleaford: aerial 2022 (2)
Holdingham Biogas: aerial 2022 Commercial anaerobic digestion facility. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.holdinghambiogas.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.holdinghambiogas.co.uk/">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>
Holdingham Biogas: aerial 2022
Commercial anaerobic digestion facility. See LinkExternal link
Pumping station on the outskirts of Sleaford Pumps water from the Old River Slea into the present River Slea.
Pumping station on the outskirts of Sleaford
Pumps water from the Old River Slea into the present River Slea.
Fields east of Sleaford
Fields east of Sleaford
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Galley Hill is located at Grid Ref: TF0746 (Lat: 53.004676, Lng: -0.40555267)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

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Tennyson Avenue
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Start Date: 1961
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Crossing
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Traffic Signals
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Crossing
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Galley Hill
Place: neighbourhood
Source: Bing
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Rhi's Waxing
Addr City: Sleaford
Addr Housenumber: 71
Addr Postcode: NG34 7BS
Addr Street: North Gate
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Operator: Rhi Hayat
Phone: +44 7848910393
Shop: beauty
Website: www.rhiswaxing.co.uk
Wheelchair: no
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Belvoir Letting Agents
Office: estate_agent
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Vamp Hairdressers
Shop: hairdresser
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Argos
Addr City: Sleaford
Brand: Argos
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Grit Bin
LCC Grit
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Waste Basket
Litter
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Grit Bin
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: #384C64
Fixme: Add inscription (couldn't read from photo I took)
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Post Box
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: #384C64
Inscription: Remembering Steve / Our loving son, husband, dad, granddad and friend / 1950 - 2008
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 11:15
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 09:00
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:30
Franked: only
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-18:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: meter
Ref: NG34 150
Lat/Long: 53.0040867/-0.398634
Addr Housenumber: 27
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Parcel Locker
Brand: Amazon Locker
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Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Amazon
Operator Wikidata: Q3884
Operator Wikipedia: en:Amazon (company)
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Parcel Mail In: returns_only
Parcel Pickup: yes
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Toilets
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Addr Housename: Ashdene Care Home
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Noexit: yes
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Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: uncontrolled
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Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.0075664/-0.4037395
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: uncontrolled
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Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: uncontrolled
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Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
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Tactile Paving: yes
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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.0023919/-0.4113302
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Lat/Long: 53.0020215/-0.4109278
Fire Station
Old Fire Station
Lat/Long: 53.0019694/-0.4094556
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