Branston and Mere

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Branston and Mere

West Lodge to Longhills Main house attributed to Basevi (1838).
West Lodge to Longhills Credit: thorpe

Branston and Mere is a civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of the city of Lincoln and covers an area of around 15.4 square kilometers. The parish is predominantly rural, with a population of approximately 1,600 people.

The village of Branston is the largest settlement within the parish and serves as its administrative center. It is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village is known for its charming cottages, traditional architecture, and well-preserved historic buildings. One notable landmark is the Branston All Saints Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 13th century.

Mere, on the other hand, is a smaller hamlet located to the south of Branston. It is a quiet and peaceful area, surrounded by open fields and farmland. Mere has a close-knit community and offers a tranquil countryside living experience.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities through road networks. It also benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services to Lincoln and other nearby areas.

Branston and Mere offer a range of amenities and facilities to its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a few local shops. The area is known for its natural beauty, with plenty of walking and cycling routes, making it an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Branston and Mere Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.184641/-0.475861 or Grid Reference TF0166. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Lodge to Longhills Main house attributed to Basevi (1838).
West Lodge to Longhills
Main house attributed to Basevi (1838).
Branston Hall Built in 1885, this stately home was converted to a hospital by the RAF during WWII. It was closed in the 80's and stood empty for some years before being reopened as a retirement home. It was finally converted into a posh hotel
Branston Hall
Built in 1885, this stately home was converted to a hospital by the RAF during WWII. It was closed in the 80's and stood empty for some years before being reopened as a retirement home. It was finally converted into a posh hotel
Railway Bridge Looking W to the Lincoln - Sleaford railway line crossing Moor Lane.
Railway Bridge
Looking W to the Lincoln - Sleaford railway line crossing Moor Lane.
Fox from Folly Looking SW to Fox Covert from the Folly Lane/Hall Lane junction.
Fox from Folly
Looking SW to Fox Covert from the Folly Lane/Hall Lane junction.
Field from Folly Looking N from Folly Lane/Hall Lane junction, with Ashfield House just visible on the skyline.
Field from Folly
Looking N from Folly Lane/Hall Lane junction, with Ashfield House just visible on the skyline.
Further from Folly The byway running ESE from the Folly Lane/Hall Lane junction.
Further from Folly
The byway running ESE from the Folly Lane/Hall Lane junction.
Hare Wood Worryingly close to Fox Covert <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0066">TF0066</a>! Looking S from Hall Lane.
Hare Wood
Worryingly close to Fox Covert TF0066! Looking S from Hall Lane.
Woodland Edge Looking ESE from the bridleway junction on Hall Lane.
Woodland Edge
Looking ESE from the bridleway junction on Hall Lane.
Field Looking E from Bloxholm Lane
Field
Looking E from Bloxholm Lane
Track & Field
Track & Field
Town & Country Many villages in Lincolnshire are expanding fast. Here new housing pushes Branston deeper into the fields.
Town & Country
Many villages in Lincolnshire are expanding fast. Here new housing pushes Branston deeper into the fields.
Last One Standing Open farmland north of Branston
Last One Standing
Open farmland north of Branston
Borderline The northern edge of Branston looking west
Borderline
The northern edge of Branston looking west
All Saints' church, Branston, Lincs. Most of the church was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1963, but the Saxon tower with Perpendicular spire survive.
All Saints' church, Branston, Lincs.
Most of the church was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1963, but the Saxon tower with Perpendicular spire survive.
Moor Lodge Hotel Closed, derelict and vandalised -  destined for housing development.
Moor Lodge Hotel
Closed, derelict and vandalised - destined for housing development.
Moor Lodge Hotel Former hotel, closed, derelict and vandalised .... recently sold for housing development
Moor Lodge Hotel
Former hotel, closed, derelict and vandalised .... recently sold for housing development
Farm track to Mere Hall from B1178
Farm track to Mere Hall from B1178
Power cables to Lincoln More farm buildings are being erected in the distance.
Power cables to Lincoln
More farm buildings are being erected in the distance.
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Branston and Mere is located at Grid Ref: TF0166 (Lat: 53.184641, Lng: -0.475861)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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