Shepeau Stow

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Shepeau Stow

Shepeau Stow: an ivy-clad phone box The two-tone green of the ivy and the red of the telephone box provide almost the only splash of colour on a cheerless, foggy morning.
Shepeau Stow: an ivy-clad phone box Credit: Chris Downer

Shepeau Stow is a small village located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles east of Spalding and 13 miles west of Boston, it lies in the flat and fertile Fenland area. The village is part of the civil parish of Moulton, and its population is estimated to be around 300 residents.

Shepeau Stow is known for its agricultural heritage, with a majority of the local economy centered around farming and horticulture. The surrounding countryside is characterized by vast fields of crops, including cereals and vegetables, which contribute to the area's rural charm.

The village itself is quiet and picturesque, featuring a mixture of traditional brick and stone cottages, as well as some more modern housing developments. There is a small village green, which serves as a focal point for community activities and events. The St. Botolph Church, a Grade II listed building, adds historical significance to the village.

While Shepeau Stow may not have extensive amenities, it benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities, providing access to a wider range of services and facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with the A16 and A17 highways passing nearby, offering convenient transportation links.

Overall, Shepeau Stow offers a tranquil and close-knit community, appealing to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

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Shepeau Stow Images

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Shepeau Stow: an ivy-clad phone box The two-tone green of the ivy and the red of the telephone box provide almost the only splash of colour on a cheerless, foggy morning.
Shepeau Stow: an ivy-clad phone box
The two-tone green of the ivy and the red of the telephone box provide almost the only splash of colour on a cheerless, foggy morning.
St John, Whaplode Drove By Jeptha Pacey and William Swansborough, 1821, and extended by Harold Bailey in 1907-08. Grade II listed.
St John, Whaplode Drove
By Jeptha Pacey and William Swansborough, 1821, and extended by Harold Bailey in 1907-08. Grade II listed.
Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (2)
Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (2)
A culvert under the old railway A culvert under the trackbed of the GN&GE Jt line nr Whale Drove, between French Drove & Gedney Hill and Postland, seen from the south.
A culvert under the old railway
A culvert under the trackbed of the GN&GE Jt line nr Whale Drove, between French Drove & Gedney Hill and Postland, seen from the south.
Old railway trackbed A view westwards along the trackbed of the GN&GE Jt line trackbed towards Postland
Old railway trackbed
A view westwards along the trackbed of the GN&GE Jt line trackbed towards Postland
Shepeau Stow mill in south Lincolnshire
Shepeau Stow mill in south Lincolnshire
Shepeau Stow tower mill in south Lincolnshire Lawson's Mill is a Grade II listed building which was built c1800. This 4-storey brick built tower mill was wind powered until the 1920s when it lost its 4 sails and was machine operated until closure in the 1940s.
Shepeau Stow tower mill in south Lincolnshire
Lawson's Mill is a Grade II listed building which was built c1800. This 4-storey brick built tower mill was wind powered until the 1920s when it lost its 4 sails and was machine operated until closure in the 1940s.
Broadgate roadworks
Broadgate roadworks
St John The Baptist church room
St John The Baptist church room
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
Eaugate Road
Eaugate Road
Broadgate
Broadgate
Whaplode Drove Post Office and Stores
Whaplode Drove Post Office and Stores
Shepeau Stow Mill
Shepeau Stow Mill
Common Road
Common Road
Old railway embankment near Holbeach Drove This was part of the LNER line heading towards Spalding. It ran along the slight embankment on the left of the picture.
Old railway embankment near Holbeach Drove
This was part of the LNER line heading towards Spalding. It ran along the slight embankment on the left of the picture.
Old Mill, Shepeau Stow The mill has been disused since the 1940s. Note the adjacent brick shed, and the gearing wheels on the side of the mill.
Old Mill, Shepeau Stow
The mill has been disused since the 1940s. Note the adjacent brick shed, and the gearing wheels on the side of the mill.
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Shepeau Stow is located at Grid Ref: TF3012 (Lat: 52.692291, Lng: -0.071249)

Division: Parts of Holland

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.692291,-0.071249
Bus Stop
Back Bank
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Bus Stop
Back Bank
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
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Note: End of Public Highway
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Shepeau Stow
Place: hamlet
Source: Bing
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Mill House Farm
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