Counthorpe and Creeton

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Counthorpe and Creeton

Out for a ride Cyclists on a glorous day
Out for a ride Credit: Bob Harvey

Counthorpe and Creeton is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated in the South Kesteven district and covers an area of approximately 7.3 square kilometers. The parish is made up of two small villages, Counthorpe and Creeton, which are located about 8 miles south of the town of Grantham.

Counthorpe is a small and charming village with a population of around 100 residents. It is known for its picturesque countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village is home to a historic church, St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a notable landmark and attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical significance.

Creeton, on the other hand, is a slightly larger village with a population of approximately 250 residents. It is located just west of Counthorpe and is known for its beautiful stone cottages and scenic surroundings. The village also features a notable church, St. Peter and St. Paul, which is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 13th century.

Both villages offer a peaceful and rural lifestyle, with a strong sense of community. They are surrounded by farmland and offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The wider area of South Kesteven provides easy access to larger towns and cities such as Grantham and Stamford, offering a range of amenities and services.

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Counthorpe and Creeton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.773463/-0.51557 or Grid Reference TF0020. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Out for a ride Cyclists on a glorous day
Out for a ride
Cyclists on a glorous day
Counthorpe The name 'Mallard Cottage' for the white building has nothing to do with birds. The East Coast Main Line runs along the embankment immediately opposite
Counthorpe
The name 'Mallard Cottage' for the white building has nothing to do with birds. The East Coast Main Line runs along the embankment immediately opposite
Counthorpe House
Counthorpe House
'The Drift', east of Swayfield 'Drift' is not an uncommon name for lanes in this area, and presumably refers to their use for driving cattle. This attractive lane runs for about 2 miles, from the road junction on the east side of Swayfield (distance), south to Creeton. Marred only by the sound of trains on the nearby East Coast main line.
'The Drift', east of Swayfield
'Drift' is not an uncommon name for lanes in this area, and presumably refers to their use for driving cattle. This attractive lane runs for about 2 miles, from the road junction on the east side of Swayfield (distance), south to Creeton. Marred only by the sound of trains on the nearby East Coast main line.
View east from The Drift The West Glen River flows along the foot of the escarpment, with 'The Ram' plantation on the hill.
View east from The Drift
The West Glen River flows along the foot of the escarpment, with 'The Ram' plantation on the hill.
Valley of the West Glen River A footpath runs from The Drift (behind camera), alongside the hedge bounding Gorse Hill plantation (left), across the river, and up the far bank to Swinstead.
Valley of the West Glen River
A footpath runs from The Drift (behind camera), alongside the hedge bounding Gorse Hill plantation (left), across the river, and up the far bank to Swinstead.
'The Drift', north of Creeton View north of this attractive lane, which runs parallel to the West Glen River (to right)
'The Drift', north of Creeton
View north of this attractive lane, which runs parallel to the West Glen River (to right)
Footbridge over the West Glen River View north, with Croakhill Plantation on the right. The footpath runs from The Drift (left) to Creeton Farm on the Creeton-Swinstead road (right)
Footbridge over the West Glen River
View north, with Croakhill Plantation on the right. The footpath runs from The Drift (left) to Creeton Farm on the Creeton-Swinstead road (right)
Creeton Farm
Creeton Farm
View north-west of TF0120 Showing most of square TF0120, with Croakhill Plantation in the distance. Taken from the footpath running east from Creeton toward Grimsthorpe Park, which cuts across the south-east corner of the square.
View north-west of TF0120
Showing most of square TF0120, with Croakhill Plantation in the distance. Taken from the footpath running east from Creeton toward Grimsthorpe Park, which cuts across the south-east corner of the square.
Swinstead Road, north of Creeton 'Spring Buildings Plantation' to the left of the road at the top of the hill.
Swinstead Road, north of Creeton
'Spring Buildings Plantation' to the left of the road at the top of the hill.
Manure pile
Manure pile
Counthorpe Lane The lane from Counthorpe (behind camera) takes a sharp left towards Castle Bytham. Straight ahead is to Swayfield and the Creeton Quarry (right fork).
Counthorpe Lane
The lane from Counthorpe (behind camera) takes a sharp left towards Castle Bytham. Straight ahead is to Swayfield and the Creeton Quarry (right fork).
Creeton Road Plantation View is looking towards Swinstead - in the distance
Creeton Road Plantation
View is looking towards Swinstead - in the distance
Queen Victoria 60 year reign commemorative plaque This stone plaque, by the roadside, is let into a stone wall by Millington's Farm.
It commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - 60 years reign 1837-1897.
Queen Victoria 60 year reign commemorative plaque
This stone plaque, by the roadside, is let into a stone wall by Millington's Farm. It commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - 60 years reign 1837-1897.
Swinstead Valley SSSI Looking from the footpath from Swinstead toward the valley of the West Glen river. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/754/SwinsteadWalkprintableversion.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/754/SwinsteadWalkprintableversion.pdf">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> describes a walk in this attractive area.
Swinstead Valley SSSI
Looking from the footpath from Swinstead toward the valley of the West Glen river. LinkExternal link describes a walk in this attractive area.
Ford on the West Glen River near Millington's Farm This ford is found on the West Glen River just off the footpath leading from the Counthorpe Road and "The Drift" track down to Croakhill Plantation. There is a footbridge further down stream.
Ford on the West Glen River near Millington's Farm
This ford is found on the West Glen River just off the footpath leading from the Counthorpe Road and "The Drift" track down to Croakhill Plantation. There is a footbridge further down stream.
Farm Ford on the West Glen River at Creeton This farm ford is the closest to Creeton of the three fords on this stretch of the West Glen River.
Farm Ford on the West Glen River at Creeton
This farm ford is the closest to Creeton of the three fords on this stretch of the West Glen River.
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Counthorpe and Creeton is located at Grid Ref: TF0020 (Lat: 52.773463, Lng: -0.51557)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Counthorpe
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.7709138/-0.5124716
Description: Mobile Phone Mast
Man Made: tower
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.7721901/-0.5100903
Ele: 52.0000000
Lat/Long: 52.7741381/-0.5105795
Ele: 52.0000000
Lat/Long: 52.7768203/-0.5108898
Ele: 51.0000000
Lat/Long: 52.7721909/-0.5098207
Ele: 53.0000000
Lat/Long: 52.7726385/-0.5101213
Elmtree Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.7725701/-0.5132658
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.7697663/-0.5121602
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