Donington

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Donington

Donington South Ing
Donington South Ing Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Donington is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the town of Spalding and 14 miles east of the city of Peterborough. The village is nestled in the South Holland district and covers an area of around 5.5 square miles.

Donington is a predominantly agricultural community with a population of approximately 2,500 people. The village is known for its charming rural setting, characterized by picturesque farmlands, open fields, and quaint cottages. The historic St. Mary and the Holy Rood Church, dating back to the 13th century, stands as a prominent landmark in the area.

The village offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a medical center, a post office, and several local shops and businesses. Donington also boasts a number of recreational facilities, such as a sports field, a community center, and a park.

Transportation in Donington is predominantly reliant on road networks, with the A152 road passing through the village, connecting it to neighboring towns and cities. Public bus services provide transportation links to nearby areas.

The community in Donington is vibrant and close-knit, with various social and cultural events taking place throughout the year. The village also has several community organizations and clubs, offering opportunities for residents to engage in various activities and interests.

In conclusion, Donington, Lincolnshire is a rural civil parish with a strong agricultural heritage, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents.

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Donington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.904641/-0.211466 or Grid Reference TF2035. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Donington South Ing
Donington South Ing
Malting Lane level crossing Viewed looking towards Donington village on a bright late-August afternoon.
Malting Lane level crossing
Viewed looking towards Donington village on a bright late-August afternoon.
A blacksmith's grave at Donington Some old gravestones at Donington were made from a smooth, hard stone that has largely resisted weathering and so are still legible. The inscription reads:
SACRED
To the Memory of
JAMES NUNNERY.
Who departed this Life
April 22 1820
AGED 78 YEARS
Carved across the top are the symbols of the blacksmith’s trade – the forge, bellows, anvil and hammers.
A blacksmith's grave at Donington
Some old gravestones at Donington were made from a smooth, hard stone that has largely resisted weathering and so are still legible. The inscription reads: SACRED To the Memory of JAMES NUNNERY. Who departed this Life April 22 1820 AGED 78 YEARS Carved across the top are the symbols of the blacksmith’s trade – the forge, bellows, anvil and hammers.
Approaching Donington Church The bright flowers make a lovely approach to St. Mary and the Holy Rood Church in Donington village.
Approaching Donington Church
The bright flowers make a lovely approach to St. Mary and the Holy Rood Church in Donington village.
The A52 near Donington The main road passes by the village.
The A52 near Donington
The main road passes by the village.
Badgate Road Viewed at the junction with Quadring Road.
Badgate Road
Viewed at the junction with Quadring Road.
Mill Lane Housing on the outskirts of Donington village.
Mill Lane
Housing on the outskirts of Donington village.
High Street, Donington 'Duninctune' in the Doomsday Book. Possibly referring to a person (i.e. 'Dunna's settlement'), or a topographic term (i.e.' hill settlement' from OE 'dun' = 'hill') <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Lincolnshire/Donington%20on%20Bain" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Lincolnshire/Donington%20on%20Bain">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> 
The Cross britain Way briefly visits this part of town
High Street, Donington
'Duninctune' in the Doomsday Book. Possibly referring to a person (i.e. 'Dunna's settlement'), or a topographic term (i.e.' hill settlement' from OE 'dun' = 'hill') LinkExternal link The Cross britain Way briefly visits this part of town
Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington Listed Grade I. For details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagesouthholland.co.uk/article/the-church-of-st-mary-and-the-holy-rood-donington/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagesouthholland.co.uk/article/the-church-of-st-mary-and-the-holy-rood-donington/">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>
The church contains a small museum section, and a memorial window <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7260453">TF2035 : Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington</a>, dedicated to Donington's famous son, Captain Matthew Flinders.
Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington
Listed Grade I. For details LinkExternal link The church contains a small museum section, and a memorial window TF2035 : Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington, dedicated to Donington's famous son, Captain Matthew Flinders.
Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington "The Flinders memorial window shows a full length figure of Matthew Flinders holding a telescope in the central window. Portrait medallion images of Joseph Banks and George Bass are to the left and right windows respectively. The lower part of the window shows a map of the south coast of Australia with HMS Investigator, the ship that Flinders captained on his circumnavigation." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI22493" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI22493">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> 
Flinders's remains, discovered by archaeologists during digging of the HS2 line near Euston Station, are due to be re-interred at this church in 2024, to commemorate the 250th anniversary year of his birth.
Flinders Memorial Window, Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood, Donington
"The Flinders memorial window shows a full length figure of Matthew Flinders holding a telescope in the central window. Portrait medallion images of Joseph Banks and George Bass are to the left and right windows respectively. The lower part of the window shows a map of the south coast of Australia with HMS Investigator, the ship that Flinders captained on his circumnavigation." LinkExternal link Flinders's remains, discovered by archaeologists during digging of the HS2 line near Euston Station, are due to be re-interred at this church in 2024, to commemorate the 250th anniversary year of his birth.
Bull's Bank, Donington South Ing
Bull's Bank, Donington South Ing
Station Street, Donington The original main road to the east before the bypass was built in 1990. The railway still operates, but the station closed in the 1960s.
Station Street, Donington
The original main road to the east before the bypass was built in 1990. The railway still operates, but the station closed in the 1960s.
Road junction at Donington Church Street veers off left from the A52. St Nary and the Holy Rood Church beyond the houses
Road junction at Donington
Church Street veers off left from the A52. St Nary and the Holy Rood Church beyond the houses
Donington: Crosslands
Donington: Crosslands
Donington: Crop
Donington: Crop
Donington: Crop
Donington: Crop
Donington Church Spire St Mary and the Holy Rood Church.
Donington Church Spire
St Mary and the Holy Rood Church.
Donington church The church, seldom open, contains an exhibition dedicated to Matthew Flinders, the first person to circumnavigate Australia. Some of his family are marked in the graves right foreground. His brother Sam, who survived him and accompanied him on the remarkable voyage, is buried on the north side.
Donington church
The church, seldom open, contains an exhibition dedicated to Matthew Flinders, the first person to circumnavigate Australia. Some of his family are marked in the graves right foreground. His brother Sam, who survived him and accompanied him on the remarkable voyage, is buried on the north side.
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Donington is located at Grid Ref: TF2035 (Lat: 52.904641, Lng: -0.211466)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 52.904641,-0.211466
Donington
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
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The Queen Inn
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Fast Food
Flinders
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Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 4
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Addr Street: Market Place
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Cuisine: bavarian
Fhrs Authority: South Holland
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Fhrs Local Authority Id: 37135
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Fen End
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Park Farm
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Fast Food
Sunlight Chinese Takeaway
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Fhrs Id: 243035
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Phone: +44 1775 822700
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Artwork Type: statue
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Social Facility
Genesis Residential Home
Addr City: Spalding
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 2
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Addr Street: Station Street
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Fhrs Id: 243188
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Fast Food
Seng House Chinese
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Pharmacy
Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy
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Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 27
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Jessops Bakers
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Addr Street: Market Place
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Fhrs Authority: South Holland
Fhrs Id: 243261
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 431
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Get A Head
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Toilets
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Lat/Long: 52.9053125/-0.2059534
Tulipland Foods
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Addr Country: GB
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Addr Street: Market Place
Addr Suburb: Donington
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Fhrs Id: 242966
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 18455
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 52.9051361/-0.205653
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Pets and Produce
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Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Postcode: PE11 4TA
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Suburb: Donington
Fhrs Authority: South Holland
Fhrs Id: 595993
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 36373
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