Morton

Settlement in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Morton

A crop of onions in a field near Swinderby
A crop of onions in a field near Swinderby Credit: Roy Hughes

Morton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It lies approximately 6 miles south of the city of Lincoln, nestled amidst the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. The village has a population of around 1,500 residents.

Morton is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings, with rolling hills, farmlands, and charming cottages dotting the landscape. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers several walking and cycling routes that allow visitors to explore the scenic beauty of the area.

Despite its small size, Morton boasts a few amenities essential for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village also has a strong sense of community, with various events and activities organized throughout the year, such as summer fairs and Christmas markets.

For those seeking cultural or historical experiences, Morton is conveniently located near the city of Lincoln. Lincoln is home to the iconic Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle, both of which attract thousands of visitors each year. The city also offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Overall, Morton offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, community spirit, and proximity to the historic city of Lincoln make it an attractive place to live or visit in Lincolnshire.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Morton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.164492/-0.677233 or Grid Reference SK8863. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A crop of onions in a field near Swinderby
A crop of onions in a field near Swinderby
Swinderby station and car park
Swinderby station and car park
Stone Lane Stone Lane used to run from Haddington to the Fosseway, once the A46 was made dual carriageway, the road was closed.
Stone Lane
Stone Lane used to run from Haddington to the Fosseway, once the A46 was made dual carriageway, the road was closed.
Track to Thorpe on The Hill This track actually runs parallel to the busy A46 at the other end of the square.
Track to Thorpe on The Hill
This track actually runs parallel to the busy A46 at the other end of the square.
Conservation Walk off Stone Lane Runs through to Thurlby.
Conservation Walk off Stone Lane
Runs through to Thurlby.
Stone Lane Remnant of Stone Lane from the A46 Fosseway
Stone Lane
Remnant of Stone Lane from the A46 Fosseway
Footpath through New Close Popular footpath through New Close, between Witham St Hughs and Haddington
Footpath through New Close
Popular footpath through New Close, between Witham St Hughs and Haddington
Track to Stone Lane Grassy track along the hedgeline near Haddington
Track to Stone Lane
Grassy track along the hedgeline near Haddington
Footpath through New Close Autumnal scene in New Close
Footpath through New Close
Autumnal scene in New Close
Fungi in Gibson Green Prolific fungi growing around a tree stump in Gibson Green
Fungi in Gibson Green
Prolific fungi growing around a tree stump in Gibson Green
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby St Peter.
The chancel contains three lancet windows.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby
St Peter. The chancel contains three lancet windows.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby One of three lancet windows in the apse.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby
One of three lancet windows in the apse.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby St John Evangelist, one of three lancets at the east end.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby
St John Evangelist, one of three lancets at the east end.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby Glass by Kempe featuring St Michael and St Gabriel, in memory of Rev. William Kendall.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby
Glass by Kempe featuring St Michael and St Gabriel, in memory of Rev. William Kendall.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby Details unknown.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby
Details unknown.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby Featuring Isaiah, Blessed Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, circa 1910.
Stained glass window, All Saints' church, Swinderby
Featuring Isaiah, Blessed Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, circa 1910.
Public footpath and track The path leads south west from Thorpe on The Hill. Stocking wood can be seen on the right.
Public footpath and track
The path leads south west from Thorpe on The Hill. Stocking wood can be seen on the right.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the east face of All Saints Church. It marks a point 19.718m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the east face of All Saints Church. It marks a point 19.718m above mean sea level.
Show me another place!

Morton is located at Grid Ref: SK8863 (Lat: 53.164492, Lng: -0.677233)

Division: Parts of Kesteven

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

What 3 Words

///memory.reference.retire. Near Bassingham, Lincolnshire

Nearby Locations

Anson's Holt Morton

Related Wikis

HM Prison Morton Hall

HM Prison Morton Hall is a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Morton Hall (near Lincoln) in Lincolnshire, England. The centre is operated...

Morton Hall

Morton Hall is a small village in the civil parish of Swinderby , in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 8 miles (13 km...

Eagle Barnsdale

Eagle Barnsdale is a village in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population can be found included in the civil parish of Eagle...

Tunman Wood

Tunman Wood is a local nature reserve with an area of over 53 ha (130 acres) located near Eagle Barnsdale, Lincolnshire. It is an area of ancient woodland...

Swinderby railway station

Swinderby railway station serves the villages of Swinderby, North Scarle, Eagle and Morton Hall in Lincolnshire, England. The station is 8.75 miles (14...

Swinderby

Swinderby is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated just north of the A46 road, 8...

Witham St Hughs

Witham St Hughs is a village in the Parish of Thurlby in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish (including...

RAF Swinderby

Royal Air Force Swinderby or more simply RAF Swinderby is a former Royal Air Force station airfield opened in 1940, one of the last of the stations completed...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.164492,-0.677233
Morton
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 53.1643914/-0.6787785
Morton Grange
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.1635039/-0.6779195
Morton Moor
Place: locality
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.1656447/-0.6771736
Park Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.1636414/-0.6806705
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.1668423/-0.6716681
Crossing
Lat/Long: 53.1660318/-0.6789691
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Morton?

Leave your review of Morton below (or comments, questions and feedback).