Hale, Little

Settlement in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Hale, Little

Heckington Windmill and Station, Hale Road, Heckington The Grade I Listed windmill designed built in 1830 by Edward Ingledew for Michael Hare. The only surviving eight-sailed mill, it was converted from a five-sail following storm damage in March 1890 by John Pocklington. The sails came from Tuxford&#039;s Mill at Boston in 1892. Ceasing work in the 1946 it was purchased by Kesteven County Council in 1953 and restored to full working order in 1986 and further major repairs were carried out in 2004. In 2013 the Heritage Lottery Fund announce a grant to purchase and renovate the site. The Heritage Lottery Project is due for completion in Spring 2017. When the new sails were fitted in 2014, it was the first time that all 8 sails have been replaced since it was installed in 1892.
The signal box is Grade II Listed by Joseph Locke in 1876 for the Great Northern Railway. It survives almost as built but with an 18 lever Saxby &amp; Farmer lever frame of 1925 and replacement steps. The frame retains its original &quot;rocker&quot; or &quot;dog&quot; locking the majority of which have been relocked with tappets long ago. The box is schedule for closure in 2020. The station at Heckington was built in 1858-59 along with the station-master’s house, goods shed, and railway hotel on the Grantham to Skegness &#039;Poacher&#039; line. The GNR became part of the LNER in 1923.
For a reverse view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4861927">TF1443 : Heckington Station, Hale Road, Heckington</a> — Heckington Windmill and Station, Hale Road, Heckington Credit: Jo and Steve Turner

Hale, Little is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 12 miles south of the city of Lincoln, Hale, Little is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and fields. The village is part of the North Kesteven district and falls within the civil parish of Skellingthorpe.

With a population of around 300 residents, Hale, Little is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and tranquil environment. The village is characterized by its charming, traditional cottages and well-maintained gardens, exuding a sense of rural beauty.

Despite its small size, Hale, Little boasts several amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, serving as a social hub for locals and visitors alike. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to nearby towns and cities via the A46 road and the Lincoln Central railway station.

Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, Hale, Little offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also within close proximity to Whisby Nature Park, a popular wildlife reserve and nature reserve, providing a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Hale, Little is a picturesque and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents, while also providing easy access to the amenities and attractions of the surrounding area.

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Heckington Windmill and Station, Hale Road, Heckington

The Grade I Listed windmill designed built in 1830 by Edward Ingledew for Michael Hare. The only surviving eight-sailed mill, it was converted from a five-sail following storm damage in March 1890 by John Pocklington. The sails came from Tuxford's Mill at Boston in 1892. Ceasing work in the 1946 it was purchased by Kesteven County Council in 1953 and restored to full working order in 1986 and further major repairs were carried out in 2004. In 2013 the Heritage Lottery Fund announce a grant to purchase and renovate the site. The Heritage Lottery Project is due for completion in Spring 2017. When the new sails were fitted in 2014, it was the first time that all 8 sails have been replaced since it was installed in 1892. The signal box is Grade II Listed by Joseph Locke in 1876 for the Great Northern Railway. It survives almost as built but with an 18 lever Saxby & Farmer lever frame of 1925 and replacement steps. The frame retains its original "rocker" or "dog" locking the majority of which have been relocked with tappets long ago. The box is schedule for closure in 2020. The station at Heckington was built in 1858-59 along with the station-master’s house, goods shed, and railway hotel on the Grantham to Skegness 'Poacher' line. The GNR became part of the LNER in 1923. For a reverse view see TF1443 : Heckington Station, Hale Road, Heckington

Jo and Steve Turner

The Pearoom, Station Road, Heckington

Grade II Listed former pea-sorting warehouse built in 1890 by Charles Sharpe and Company, international seed merchants. Used until 1962 it was saved by Heckington Village Trust in 1977-79. Restored as a craft, heritage and tourism centre it reverted to its owners in 2000 who converted it into gated flats.

Jo and Steve Turner

Reredos, St Andrew's church, Helpringham

A painted reredos by A. E. Lemmon from 1940. Open, the triptych shows the Resurrected christ above an empty tomb with an Angel of the Resurrection, and the disciples and two Marys arriving. A lot of gold leaf is used in the design. Closed, the scene is of The Agony in the Garden, with less gold used. Funded by Mrs S. K. Watts, in memory of her husband Robert Knowle Watts.

Julian P Guffogg

Altar cross, St Andrew's church, Helpringham

Part of the War Memorial chapel, designed by A. E. Lemmon, 1947. In memory of Ernest Jim Foreman.

Julian P Guffogg

Heckington Station, Hale Road, Heckington

The signal box is Grade II Listed by Joseph Locke in 1876 for the Great Northern Railway. It survives almost as built but with an 18 lever Saxby & Farmer lever frame of 1925 and replacement steps. The frame retains its original "rocker" or "dog" locking the majority of which have been relocked with tappets long ago. The box is schedule for closure in 2020. The station at Heckington was built in 1858-59 along with the station-master’s house, goods shed, and railway hotel on the Grantham to Skegness 'Poacher' line. The GNR became part of the LNER in 1923. Heckington Village Trust saved the station from demolition by British Rail in 1975 and the General Waiting Room contains a selection of local history and heritage displays, GNR fireplace, ticket window and sales counter. In the adjoining Ticket Office there are numerous railway artefacts ranging from station names boards, railway uniforms, cast iron warning signs, railway lamps, and railway models, as well as ticket office equipment with ticket racks, Edmondson ticket stamp and other railway office furniture. For a reverse view see TF1443 : Heckington Windmill and Station, Hale Road, Heckington

Jo and Steve Turner

The Nag's Head, 34 High Street, Heckington

Grade II Listed public house of 1684 altered in the 19th and 20th centuries. To the gable a recessed square datestone is inscribed PTE Henry Ireland AD 1684. It is reputed that highwayman Dick Turpin slept here and was active in the parish. When hanged for stealing horses from a Tom Creasy of Heckington he said at his trial that he frequented an inn called the Nag's Head one mile from the centre of the village. The building may have used stone in its building from Cobham Hall. Directory entries include; 1835-1841 George Salmon; 1856-1861 Mrs Mary Salmon; 1872 Henry Penn (& bricklayer); 1885-1896 Felix Gray (& farmer); 1868 Mrs Ann Bones; 1901 W Brackenbury; 1905 Mrs Mary Ann Brackenbury (& butcher); 1909-1919 Alfred Bannister.

Jo and Steve Turner

Heckington Bakery, 49 High Street, Heckington

A dying breed of shop?

Jo and Steve Turner

Heckington Windmill

Originally built in 1830 as a five-sailed mill, when it was repaired in 1892 it became an eight-sailed mill and is now the only eight-sailed tower windmill still standing in the United Kingdom with its sails intact. It ceased work in 1946. The mill underwent restoration in 1986 and further major repairs were carried out in 2004 and is now in full working order.

G Laird

1GL Bolt: Great Hale, St. John the Baptist Church

Cut bench mark with bolt on the north-west angle of the church. This dates from the First Primary Levelling London to Doncaster line of 1848-51. See Link

for details.

Brian Westlake

On the east end of Heckington station

John Lucas

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B1394, Hale Road, Helpringham

Annulus finial - 3 arms; Kesteven CC halo by the B1394, in parish of Helpringham (North Kesteven District), junction of Hale Road and East Street, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF1440

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B1394, Little Hale

Annulus finial - 3 arms; Kesteven CC halo by the B1394, in parish of Little Hale (North Kesteven District), junction of Main Road with Chapel Lane, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF1441

Milestone Society

Station Road, Helpringham

Looking towards High Street and St. Andrew's church.

Jonathan Thacker

Green Drove, Helpringham Fen

A willow plantation on the left.

Jonathan Thacker

Drain off North Drove, Helpringham Fen

A plantation of willow in the distance on the right.

Jonathan Thacker

Field boundary off Burton Road

The spire of Helpringham church in the distance.

Jonathan Thacker

View towards Helpringham from near Burton Pedwardine

Looking across a field of barley. The spire of Helpringham church in the centre of the picture.

Jonathan Thacker

Roadway to High Ground Farm

The "High" in the name of the farm is relative!

Jonathan Thacker

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Hale, Little is located at Grid Ref: TF1441 (Lat: 52.962752, Lng: -0.29581327)

Division: Parts of Kesteven

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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