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Whaplode Drove

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Whaplode Drove

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

Whaplode Drove is a small rural village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 100 miles north of London, the village is part of the South Holland district. It has a population of around 1,000 people.

The village is primarily known for its picturesque countryside, with vast fields and farmland surrounding the area. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal location for those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle.

Whaplode Drove features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with charming cottages and modern houses interspersed throughout the village. There are also a few small businesses, including a convenience store and a local pub, providing essential amenities for the community.

The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the nearby towns of Spalding and Holbeach. The A16 road is situated a short distance to the west, providing links to larger cities such as Peterborough and Boston.

Whaplode Drove is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Holbeach Marshes nature reserve offers stunning views and opportunities for wildlife spotting. Additionally, the village is located close to the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the scenic countryside.

Overall, Whaplode Drove offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with its rural charm and proximity to natural beauty spots making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter pace of life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.701984/-0.048102461 or Grid Reference TF3113. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Water tower near Whaplode Drove By Chapel Hill, the road to Whaplode. The design is of the crash-landed space-rocket variety, which probably dates it to the 1960s or 1970s.
Water tower near Whaplode Drove
By Chapel Hill, the road to Whaplode. The design is of the crash-landed space-rocket variety, which probably dates it to the 1960s or 1970s.
Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (2)
Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (2)
Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (3) See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5937579">TF3014 : Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5937596">TF3013 : Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (2)</a>.
Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (3)
See also TF3014 : Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 and TF3013 : Crop marks on Moulton East Fen near Aswick Grange: aerial 2018 (2).
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B1168, Holbeach Drove Gate, Holbeach Parish Annulus finial - 3 arms; Holland CC halo by the B1168, in parish of Holbeach (South Holland District), North of Holbeach Drove Gate at junction of Barrs Lane, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF3313
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B1168, Holbeach Drove Gate, Holbeach Parish
Annulus finial - 3 arms; Holland CC halo by the B1168, in parish of Holbeach (South Holland District), North of Holbeach Drove Gate at junction of Barrs Lane, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF3313
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.
St. Polycarp's church, Holbeach Drove One of several churches built in new settlements in the extensive Fenland parishes at the end of the 1860s.
St. Polycarp's church, Holbeach Drove
One of several churches built in new settlements in the extensive Fenland parishes at the end of the 1860s.
Broadgate roadworks
Broadgate roadworks
St John The Baptist church room
St John The Baptist church room
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
Eaugate Road
Eaugate Road
St Polycarp's Drive
St Polycarp's Drive
Holbeach Drove Church
Holbeach Drove Church
Broadgate
Broadgate
Whaplode Drove Post Office and Stores
Whaplode Drove Post Office and Stores
Shepeau Stow Mill
Shepeau Stow Mill
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Whaplode Drove is located at Grid Ref: TF3113 (Lat: 52.701984, Lng: -0.048102461)

Division: Parts of Holland

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Whaplode Drove
Is In County: Lincolnshire
Is In District: South Holland
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Green Bank
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 11:00
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 11:00
Description: Just outside the sign for Whaplode Drove, on the diagonal footpath cutting across this corner.
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Chapel Green
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Post Office
Four Boys Village Store
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Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 54
Addr Postcode: PE12 0TN
Addr Street: Broadgate
Addr Suburb: Whaplode Drove
Fhrs Authority: South Holland
Fhrs Id: 243062
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 5114
Ref Pol Id: 10623
Shop: convenience
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