Baston

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Baston

Approaching Obthorpe Lodge Rape planted in every direction you care to look. This track is on the Macmillan Way long distance route from Lincolnshire to Dorset. Obthorpe is a convenient point to finish the second day, with accommodation in nearby Thurlby. — Approaching Obthorpe Lodge Credit: Graham Horn

Baston is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated about 8 miles east of the historic market town of Stamford, Baston has a population of around 1,300 residents. The village is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by gently rolling hills and green pastures.

Baston is known for its quaint charm and traditional English character. It boasts a collection of charming stone cottages, a beautiful medieval church, and a thriving community spirit. The village's history can be traced back to Roman times, with evidence of Roman pottery and coins found in the area.

One of the village's prominent landmarks is Baston Windmill, a restored tower mill built in 1836, which now serves as a museum and visitor attraction. The windmill offers visitors a glimpse into the area's agricultural heritage and provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from its observation deck.

Baston is also home to a range of amenities and services, including a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a few local shops. The village hosts various events throughout the year, including summer fairs, art exhibitions, and community gatherings.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Baston offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Baston Fen Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with its diverse range of plant and animal species. The village is also a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, thanks to its tranquil country lanes and well-maintained footpaths.

Overall, Baston is a charming and peaceful village that captures the essence of rural England, making it an idyllic place to live or visit.

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Baston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.712521/-0.351968 or Grid Reference TF1114. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching Obthorpe Lodge

Rape planted in every direction you care to look. This track is on the Macmillan Way long distance route from Lincolnshire to Dorset. Obthorpe is a convenient point to finish the second day, with accommodation in nearby Thurlby.

Graham Horn

River Glen, Wilsthorpe

The River Glen flowing through Wilsthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Ajay Tegala

Bridge over the River Glen

Just 'The Glen' now, having formed from merging of the West Glen and the East Glen rivers 200 yards upstream (behind camera) TF0913 : Confluence of the East Glen and West Glen rivers

Tim Heaton

River Glen near Wilsthorpe

Ian S

Straw bales at Wilsthorpe, near Bourne, Lincolnshire

The corn harvest is one of the busiest times of the year for farmers and once the crop has been combined our fields are filled with straw bales such as here at Wilsthorpe, near Bourne, where it is stacked for use as winter bedding for cattle or for sale to contractors.

Rex Needle

Bees and borage near Bourne, Lincolnshire

Bees love borage (Borago officinalis), a herb with brilliant blue, star-like flowers and greyish-green leaves, and a local bee keeper moved ten of his portable hives containing flourishing colonies of several thousand bees to the field's edge at Wilsthorpe to take advantage of the sudden abundance of nectar created by this crop to help produce many jars of Lincolnshire borage honey.

Rex Needle

The River Glen near Wilsthorpe, Lincolnshire

Richard Humphrey

North Meadow Road

Looking north along North Meadow Road towards the River Glen.

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Flush bracket bench mark fixed to the Waggon & Horses

An OS flush bracket adjacent to the A15 fixed to the wall of the Waggon & Horses Inn. TF1212 : Pub in Langtoft

Michael Trolove

Pub in Langtoft

Located by the busy A15 trunk road the pub also sports a flush bracket bench mark on the lower right hand side. See TF1212 : Flush bracket bench mark fixed to the Waggon & Horses for close up detail.

Michael Trolove

Bench mark on Langtoft church

An OS cut mark easily seen on the porch of Langtoft church.

Michael Trolove

Langtoft Church

A bench mark can be seen on the lower left of the porch and the church clock was showing the right time.

Michael Trolove

Cattle Ford at Thurlby Fen near Thurlby

This ford is found on the West Glen River at Thulby Fen.

John Walton

Langtoft village sign

One of the more unusual village signs, Langtoft's sign may be unique. It is on the corner of the busy Bourne Road (A15) with East End. The churchyard is behind the hedge.

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Village sign and notice board at Langtoft

One of the more unusual village signs, Langtoft's sign may be unique. It is on the corner of the busy Bourne Road (A15) with East End. The sign, the notice board, the seats and the flower tubs have all brightened up this corner. The churchyard is behind the hedge.

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Langtoft

This is the view from the corner of the busy Bourne Road (A15) with East End. The church of St Michael and All Angels is Early English and Decorated.

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Baston village sign

The village sign at Baston was erected alongside Main Street to mark the new Millennium. The illustrated sign depicts scenes from the village's past. The village lies between the Roman road known as King Street, and the canal called Car Dyke which the Romans used to haul men and supplies to their armies in the north. The sign includes a Roman soldier, Hudson's corn mill and a stook (representing agriculture). A time capsule is buried beneath the sign.

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