Deeping St James

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Deeping St James

Deeping St James is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Welland, approximately 8 miles north of the city of Peterborough. With a population of around 6,000 people, it is a relatively small but vibrant community.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The parish church, dedicated to St James, is a prominent feature and dates back to the 14th century. It is known for its impressive architecture and stained glass windows.

Deeping St James is well-served by amenities and services, including several shops, pubs, and restaurants. There is also a primary school, a medical center, and a library, providing essential facilities for the local residents.

The local economy is diverse, with a mix of agriculture, small businesses, and services. The village benefits from its proximity to Peterborough, which provides employment opportunities for many residents.

The area is also known for its natural beauty, with the River Welland offering picturesque views and opportunities for boating and fishing. The nearby Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with a variety of bird species and walking trails.

Overall, Deeping St James is a charming and historic village with a strong sense of community. It offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, combined with easy access to larger towns and cities for those seeking a balance between rural and urban living.

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Deeping St James Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.674759/-0.265587 or Grid Reference TF1709. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Priory Church of Deeping St James

Larger than your average Parish Church because it was a priory until the reformation. Norman arches, a graveside shelter and 12th C font to be found inside.

Chris Stafford

Deeping St James village

In the middle of the road area stands the old lock up. Notice the faint outline of an AWAC plane in the sky.

Chris Stafford

North Fen

Looking towards Peakirk Road from Rippon's Drove.

Kate Jewell

Cottages on Eastgate, Deeping St James

The main street through Deeping St James follows the contours of the River Welland. The houses on the right are mainly post war and back onto the river. When these stone cottages were built they would have had a clear view of the water.

Kate Jewell

Giddeon's Drove

One of many tracks that go nowhere in particular. The trees on the horizon follow the River Welland in Deeping St James.

Kate Jewell

Cottage on Station Road

This cottage is halfway between Deeping St James and the Lakeside Caravan Park. It looks idyllic but there is a sewage treatment works directly opposite.

Kate Jewell

House on a bend

This is the last house as you leave Deeping St James. Station Road to the right and Eastgate to the left. The bend is really sharp, almost a hairpin bend.

Kate Jewell

River Welland

The gardens on the southwest side of the main street through Deeping St James go right down to the river. The Welland isquite narrow at this point. In TF1707 the Maxey Cut, the Fally River Drain and the South Drain flow into the river making it much wider.

Kate Jewell

Eastgate, Deeping St James

Deeping St. James is a village lying next to Market Deeping, along the banks of the River Welland. The village grew up around a Benedictine Priory and stones from the ruined Priory were used in several 17th century buildings. These cottages look younger than that, probably early 19th Century. They show some fine detailing in the stonework. Originally they would have faced the river but 20th century development has taken place between the road and the Welland.

Kate Jewell

Prior's Meadow, Deeping St James

Off Stowgate Road, this large field must have originally attached to the Benedictine Priory. The Priory was founded at Deeping St James in 1139 by Baldwin Fitzgilbert, a junior member of the Clare family, much favoured by King Henry I. See Link

for information about the Priory and church.

Kate Jewell

Public footpath off Stowgate Road

Well maintained footpaths on this farmland next to Priors Meadow Riding School.

Kate Jewell

Farmland off Cranmore Drove

The crop is oilseed rape: this field was a sea of yellow two weeks ago but now the all important seedpods are forming. The buildings in the distance are in TF1809.

Kate Jewell

Cranmore

Looking diagonally across the square. Typical Fens landscape near Market Deeping: flat farmland with dykes and drains instead of hedges giving the impression of an endless field. The Peterborough to Spalding railway crosses the picture on the horizon, the track being on an embankment above the surrounding land which is about 3 metres above sea level.

Kate Jewell

Farmland off Station Road

Between Deeping Common and Cranmore. The Peterborough to Spalding railway runs just in front of the trees far centre left and the farm towards the left is Cranmore Farm.

Kate Jewell