Little Sutton

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Little Sutton

Stanley Drive
Stanley Drive Credit: Alex McGregor

Little Sutton is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Alford and 10 miles northwest of the coastal resort of Skegness. The village is nestled within the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering residents and visitors stunning countryside views.

With a population of around 300, Little Sutton has a close-knit community that enjoys a peaceful rural lifestyle. The village is predominantly made up of traditional stone-built cottages and farmhouses, giving it a charming and timeless feel. The local economy is primarily focused on agriculture, with many residents involved in farming and related industries.

Facilities in Little Sutton include a village hall, which serves as a hub for community events and gatherings. There is also a small primary school that caters to the educational needs of local children. Additionally, a nearby village called Sutton-on-Sea provides additional amenities such as shops, a post office, and a medical center.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Little Sutton offers plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding natural beauty. The nearby Lincolnshire Wolds provide ample walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil countryside. The coastal town of Skegness is also within easy reach, offering a range of seaside attractions including sandy beaches, amusement arcades, and traditional fish and chip shops.

Overall, Little Sutton is a peaceful and scenic village that offers a relaxed lifestyle amidst the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

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Little Sutton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.778666/0.15356731 or Grid Reference TF4522. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stanley Drive
Stanley Drive
Falklands Road
Falklands Road
Bridge Road
Bridge Road
McDonald's at a roundabout on the A17
McDonald's at a roundabout on the A17
Old Milestone by Bridge Road, opposite entrance to Fields Farm (The Beeches) The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Sutton Bridge (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6729758" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6729758">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-   
~ALDN~ : : LONG / SUTTON / 2 / MILES : : SUTTON / BRIDGE / 1 / MILE 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1204750 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204750" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204750">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUSB02
Old Milestone by Bridge Road, opposite entrance to Fields Farm (The Beeches)
The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Sutton Bridge (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- ~ALDN~ : : LONG / SUTTON / 2 / MILES : : SUTTON / BRIDGE / 1 / MILE Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1204750 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUSB02
Old Milestone by A1101, Wisbech Road, just South of roundabout, by MacDonald's (was opposite Yew Cottage) The Milestone was located on verge on the West of the road.  Parish of Long Sutton (South Holland District). Carved stone post,  erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5529334" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5529334">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
WISBECH / 8 / MILES / LONG SUTTON : : TO / LONG / SUTTON / 1 / MILE : : TO / TYDD / 2 / MILES 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1359228 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1359228" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1359228">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUWB01
Old Milestone by A1101, Wisbech Road, just South of roundabout, by MacDonald's (was opposite Yew Cottage)
The Milestone was located on verge on the West of the road.  Parish of Long Sutton (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- WISBECH / 8 / MILES / LONG SUTTON : : TO / LONG / SUTTON / 1 / MILE : : TO / TYDD / 2 / MILES Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1359228 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUWB01
Petrol station on the A17 at Long Sutton
Petrol station on the A17 at Long Sutton
Entrance to the A17 services at Long Sutton
Entrance to the A17 services at Long Sutton
Study of a Gasoline Station BP, Long Sutton.

 This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'.
 More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Study of a Gasoline Station
BP, Long Sutton. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Long Sutton Long Sutton Market Place on a Monday. The market is on Fridays
Long Sutton
Long Sutton Market Place on a Monday. The market is on Fridays
St Mary's Church, Long Sutton The Norman nave dates from around 1170, and the tower - reputedly the largest timber spire in the country - dates from 1200 and is in the Early English style
St Mary's Church, Long Sutton
The Norman nave dates from around 1170, and the tower - reputedly the largest timber spire in the country - dates from 1200 and is in the Early English style
The A17 near Little Sutton
The A17 near Little Sutton
Premier Foods factory, Little Sutton
Premier Foods factory, Little Sutton
Barn, Avenue Road, Sutton Marsh A sturdy wooden barn beside Avenue Road, north of Sutton Bridge.
Barn, Avenue Road, Sutton Marsh
A sturdy wooden barn beside Avenue Road, north of Sutton Bridge.
Maze Farm, near Long Sutton A view across fields to the substantial and extensive buildings of Maze farm.
Maze Farm, near Long Sutton
A view across fields to the substantial and extensive buildings of Maze farm.
Field (with ducks) near Long Sutton This field is near the pointlessly named Little London. Concealed in the grass at the field edge is a pair of nesting Mallard duck.
Field (with ducks) near Long Sutton
This field is near the pointlessly named Little London. Concealed in the grass at the field edge is a pair of nesting Mallard duck.
Crossroads on Hospital Drove Hospital Drove runs north-south, or down the picture, and Avenue Road runs across the picture, or east-west.
Crossroads on Hospital Drove
Hospital Drove runs north-south, or down the picture, and Avenue Road runs across the picture, or east-west.
Crossroads, Little Sutton Until the Washway bypass was built in the 1980s, this crossroads sat on the main A17 King's Lynn-Newark trunk road.
Crossroads, Little Sutton
Until the Washway bypass was built in the 1980s, this crossroads sat on the main A17 King's Lynn-Newark trunk road.
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Little Sutton is located at Grid Ref: TF4522 (Lat: 52.778666, Lng: 0.15356731)

Division: Parts of Holland

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.778666,0.15356731
Bus Stop
Hospital Drove, opp
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 270000010243
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Hospital Drove
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Hospital Drove
Naptan NaptanCode: linjmdtj
Naptan Street: Bridge Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7787232/0.1522213
Bus Stop
Hospital Drove, adj
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2700LLSH6059
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Hospital Drove
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Hospital Drove
Naptan NaptanCode: lingajdt
Naptan Street: Bridge Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7788401/0.1526072
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:10
Fixme: Needs to be reconciled with bus stop.
Post Box Mounting: telegraph_pole
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PE12 153
Lat/Long: 52.778709/0.152317
Grove Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.7768404/0.1590892
Colour: red and white
Marker: aerial
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.7778665/0.1563519
Colour: red
Marker: post
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.777864/0.1563578
Colour: yellow
Marker: post
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.777891/0.156241
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.7752154/0.1510996
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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