Bishop Norton

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Bishop Norton

Bishop Norton: aerial 2022
Bishop Norton: aerial 2022 Credit: Chris

Bishop Norton is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles east of the city of Lincoln, this small village covers an area of around 4.5 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 350 residents.

The village is nestled in the rolling countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its picturesque landscapes, Bishop Norton offers stunning views and tranquil surroundings for both residents and visitors alike.

The parish is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional stone cottages, farmhouses, and newer housing developments. The village also boasts a historic church, St. Peter's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a notable landmark in the area.

Despite its small size, Bishop Norton has a strong sense of community and is served by a village hall that hosts various social events and gatherings. There are also a few local amenities, including a post office and a village pub, providing essential services and a meeting place for residents.

Bishop Norton benefits from its proximity to the city of Lincoln, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A46 and A15, enabling residents to travel to nearby towns and cities with ease.

Overall, Bishop Norton is a picturesque and peaceful village, offering a rural lifestyle with close proximity to urban amenities. It is a charming place to live, attracting those seeking a tranquil countryside setting within reach of larger towns and cities.

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Bishop Norton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.421269/-0.507801 or Grid Reference SK9992. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bishop Norton: aerial 2022
Bishop Norton: aerial 2022
New Close Plantation, Glentham: aerial 2022
New Close Plantation, Glentham: aerial 2022
Farm track near Atterby
Farm track near Atterby
Field edge near Atterby
Field edge near Atterby
Wheatfield and Atterby Farm
Wheatfield and Atterby Farm
Cut Mark: Bishop Norton, St Peter's Church Cut mark on the south-east angle.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187629" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187629">Link</a> for a wider view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm36510" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm36510">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> for details.
Cut Mark: Bishop Norton, St Peter's Church
Cut mark on the south-east angle. See Link for a wider view and LinkExternal link for details.
Bishop Norton, St Peter's Church There is cut mark on the nearest (south-east) angle.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187627" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187627">Link</a> for a closer view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm36510" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm36510">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> for details.
Bishop Norton, St Peter's Church
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Cut Mark: Bishop Norton, Crossholme Farm Cut mark on the north face of a farm building under conversion to accommodation.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187775" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187775">Link</a> for a wider view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80190" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80190">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> for details.
Cut Mark: Bishop Norton, Crossholme Farm
Cut mark on the north face of a farm building under conversion to accommodation. See Link for a wider view and LinkExternal link for details.
Bishop Norton, Crossholme Farm This farm building is under conversion to accommodation.  Below the nearer ground floor window is a cut bench mark.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187768" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5187768">Link</a> for a closer view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80190" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80190">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> for details.
Bishop Norton, Crossholme Farm
This farm building is under conversion to accommodation. Below the nearer ground floor window is a cut bench mark. See Link for a closer view and LinkExternal link for details.
Cut Mark: Atterby, Bishop Norton Road Cut mark to the right of the entrance door of the house.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5208865" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5208865">Link</a> for a wider view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80189" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80189">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> for details.
Cut Mark: Atterby, Bishop Norton Road
Cut mark to the right of the entrance door of the house. See Link for a wider view and LinkExternal link for details.
Atterby, Bishop Norton Road, house There is a cut mark to the right of the entrance door of the house.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5208862" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5208862">Link</a> for a closer view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80189" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm80189">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> for details.
Atterby, Bishop Norton Road, house
There is a cut mark to the right of the entrance door of the house. See Link for a closer view and LinkExternal link for details.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the east face of St Peter's Church. It marks a point 25.594m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the east face of St Peter's Church. It marks a point 25.594m above mean sea level.
St Peters Church, Main Street, Bishop Norton Grade II* Listed Church. The settlement is listed in the Domesday Survey of 1086 but no mention of a church. There was definitely a church in Bishop Norton by 1146.  A further link with a Norman past is a semi—circular tympanum stone that is set on the external western wall. This was carved in about 1145 and may originally have filled a semi-circular arch in a Norman doorway. Largely a 19th century church the tower was erected in 1737. Its chamber holds 3 bells. An hourly chiming clock was installed in 1906. After the Great War, a lychgate was erected on the southern path as a lasting memorial to 6 men from the Parish who had been killed in Flanders. St Peter’s was last restored in 1974 after a thunderbolt struck the tower. During archaeological monitoring of the excavations for an extension and drainage ditches in February and March 2009, evidence emerged of the rebuilding of the nave which dates from 1892. Medieval pottery, ridge tile, middle Saxon pottery and an earlier construction boundary, which pre-dates the existing church was also found.
St Peters Church, Main Street, Bishop Norton
Grade II* Listed Church. The settlement is listed in the Domesday Survey of 1086 but no mention of a church. There was definitely a church in Bishop Norton by 1146. A further link with a Norman past is a semi—circular tympanum stone that is set on the external western wall. This was carved in about 1145 and may originally have filled a semi-circular arch in a Norman doorway. Largely a 19th century church the tower was erected in 1737. Its chamber holds 3 bells. An hourly chiming clock was installed in 1906. After the Great War, a lychgate was erected on the southern path as a lasting memorial to 6 men from the Parish who had been killed in Flanders. St Peter’s was last restored in 1974 after a thunderbolt struck the tower. During archaeological monitoring of the excavations for an extension and drainage ditches in February and March 2009, evidence emerged of the rebuilding of the nave which dates from 1892. Medieval pottery, ridge tile, middle Saxon pottery and an earlier construction boundary, which pre-dates the existing church was also found.
The Old School, Main Street, Bishop Norton Grade II Listed former school built 1872.
The Old School, Main Street, Bishop Norton
Grade II Listed former school built 1872.
Bishop Norton Road towards Bishop Norton
Bishop Norton Road towards Bishop Norton
Former Methodist Free Church, Bishop Norton Dated 1865.
Former Methodist Free Church, Bishop Norton
Dated 1865.
Barff Lane towards Glentham
Barff Lane towards Glentham
St Peter's, Bishop Norton
St Peter's, Bishop Norton
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Bishop Norton is located at Grid Ref: SK9992 (Lat: 53.421269, Lng: -0.507801)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: West Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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