Bratoft

Settlement in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Bratoft

Direction Sign – Signpost on Summergates Lane, Burgh le Marsh Located on the northeast side of the junction of Summergates Lane, Wildshed Lane and Millfield Lane in Burgh le Marsh parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4433889" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4433889">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4864
Direction Sign – Signpost on Summergates Lane, Burgh le Marsh Credit: A Riley

Bratoft is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles east of the market town of Spilsby, it is nestled in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Bratoft is a rural village with a population of around 200 people. It is characterized by its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant farmland. The village itself consists of a scattering of traditional stone cottages, some of which date back to the 17th century, adding a charming and historic ambiance to the area.

There are limited amenities in Bratoft, with no shops or pubs within the village itself. However, it benefits from its close proximity to nearby towns and villages, such as Spilsby and the coastal resort of Skegness, where residents can access a wider range of services and facilities.

Bratoft is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle. It offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous scenic routes and trails crisscrossing the surrounding countryside.

The village is also known for its rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting human habitation in the area since the Iron Age. Visitors to Bratoft can explore the nearby St. Peter's Church, a Grade II listed building with a Norman tower, which serves as a reminder of the village's historic roots.

In conclusion, Bratoft is a small and picturesque village in Lincolnshire, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle amidst the stunning landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

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Bratoft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.161777/0.201775 or Grid Reference TF4765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign – Signpost on Summergates Lane, Burgh le Marsh Located on the northeast side of the junction of Summergates Lane, Wildshed Lane and Millfield Lane in Burgh le Marsh parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4433889" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4433889">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4864
Direction Sign – Signpost on Summergates Lane, Burgh le Marsh
Located on the northeast side of the junction of Summergates Lane, Wildshed Lane and Millfield Lane in Burgh le Marsh parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4864
Direction Sign – Signpost on Gravel Pits Lane, Burgh le Marsh Located on the southwest side of the junction of North Road, Gravel Pits Lane and Bratoft Lane in Burgh le Marsh parish. 3 arms and no finial.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4865
Direction Sign – Signpost on Gravel Pits Lane, Burgh le Marsh
Located on the southwest side of the junction of North Road, Gravel Pits Lane and Bratoft Lane in Burgh le Marsh parish. 3 arms and no finial. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4865
Exquisite beauty This solitary snowdrop displays its finery to its full extent.
Exquisite beauty
This solitary snowdrop displays its finery to its full extent.
Remains of RAF Spilsby: aerial 2023 (1)
Remains of RAF Spilsby: aerial 2023 (1)
Remains of RAF Spilsby: aerial 2023 (2)
Remains of RAF Spilsby: aerial 2023 (2)
Gunby: aerial 2023
Gunby: aerial 2023
Onions ripening Gunby Hall
Onions ripening Gunby Hall
East aspect Gunby Hall
East aspect Gunby Hall
Orchard Gunby Hall
Orchard Gunby Hall
One of many dead trees in Gunby Park No criticism intended, quite nice to let them decay naturally. Apart from those killed by disease, I suppose given that many were planted at the same time over a century ago they have simply reached the end of their lives.
Elsewhere in the park a tree had been "saved" by breaking the ivy's stranglehold - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4626554">TF4666 : Breaking the ivy's stranglehold: tree by Little Wood, Gunby</a>.
One of many dead trees in Gunby Park
No criticism intended, quite nice to let them decay naturally. Apart from those killed by disease, I suppose given that many were planted at the same time over a century ago they have simply reached the end of their lives. Elsewhere in the park a tree had been "saved" by breaking the ivy's stranglehold - see TF4666 : Breaking the ivy's stranglehold: tree by Little Wood, Gunby.
Footpath through Gunby Park to the A158
Footpath through Gunby Park to the A158
Run, chicken, run: footpath to the former railway, Gunby
Run, chicken, run: footpath to the former railway, Gunby
Path down the former railway's trackbed Now owned by the National Trust.
Path down the former railway's trackbed
Now owned by the National Trust.
Path from Gunby to Bratoft
Path from Gunby to Bratoft
Moated site of Bratoft Hall Bratoft Hall was a medieval house built by the Markham family who owned the site between 1409 and 1538. The house subsequently passed through marriage to the Massingberds, who in 1698 had Bratoft Hall demolished and moved to a new house at Gunby. The remains include the earthworks of a raised moated platform where the buried remains of the medieval house are located.
See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=355260&sort=2&rational=m&recordsperpage=10&maplat=53.16450000&maplong=0.20390000&mapisa=1000&mapist=ll&mapilo=0.2039&mapila=53.1645&mapiloe=e&mapilan=n&mapios=TF473653&mapigrn=365342&mapigre=547317&mapipc=" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=355260&sort=2&rational=m&recordsperpage=10&maplat=53.16450000&maplong=0.20390000&mapisa=1000&mapist=ll&mapilo=0.2039&mapila=53.1645&mapiloe=e&mapilan=n&mapios=TF473653&mapigrn=365342&mapigre=547317&mapipc=">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>
Moated site of Bratoft Hall
Bratoft Hall was a medieval house built by the Markham family who owned the site between 1409 and 1538. The house subsequently passed through marriage to the Massingberds, who in 1698 had Bratoft Hall demolished and moved to a new house at Gunby. The remains include the earthworks of a raised moated platform where the buried remains of the medieval house are located. See: LinkExternal link
House on Brambleberry Lane corner, Bratoft
House on Brambleberry Lane corner, Bratoft
Former crossing keeper's house on North Road, Bratoft
Former crossing keeper's house on North Road, Bratoft
Open gate on the former railway line to Sutton-on-Se But the train is not coming: the National Trust now owns the track bed, which is open to walkers.
Open gate on the former railway line to Sutton-on-Se
But the train is not coming: the National Trust now owns the track bed, which is open to walkers.
Show me another place!

Bratoft is located at Grid Ref: TF4765 (Lat: 53.161777, Lng: 0.201775)

Division: Parts of Lindsey

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

What 3 Words

///revised.mats.legroom. Near Burgh le Marsh, Lincolnshire

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Bratoft
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St Peter & St Paul's Church
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Bramble Farm
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The Grange
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