Dowsby

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Dowsby

Ford between Graby and Aslackby Credit: Terry Butcher

Dowsby is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated in the South Kesteven district, approximately 10 miles east of the town of Stamford. The parish covers an area of around 1,200 hectares and is home to a small population of approximately 300 residents.

The village of Dowsby is known for its picturesque countryside and rural charm. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with vast expanses of farmland surrounding the settlement. The area is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and hedgerows, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The parish is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The village center features a small range of amenities, including a village hall and a local pub, serving as a social hub for the community. The parish church, St. Andrew's, is a notable landmark and dates back to the 13th century, adding historical and architectural interest to the area.

The village is well-connected to surrounding towns and cities, with good transport links to Stamford, Bourne, and Grantham. This allows residents easy access to a wider range of amenities, employment opportunities, and leisure facilities.

Dowsby offers a peaceful and close-knit community, where residents can enjoy a rural lifestyle, while still having access to nearby urban centers. Its charming countryside, historic landmarks, and friendly atmosphere make Dowsby an attractive place to live or visit in Lincolnshire.

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Dowsby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.853902/-0.348889 or Grid Reference TF1129. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ford between Graby and Aslackby

Terry Butcher

The Mareham Lane ford

The Mareham Lane ford from the south

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Ford at Mareham Lane, Graby

This ford on the Roman Road called Mareham Lane on the Marse Dike.

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Entering Graby

A small farming community in South Lincolnshire.

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Footpath to Graby

Old stubble land left fallow in the field.

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Country lanes

Two sets of fingerpost signs in rural South Lincolnshire.

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A ford on Mareham Lane towards Graby

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Houses on Main Road, Dowsby

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Bus stop and shelter on Main Road, Dowsby

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Woodland near Dowsby

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Track (footpath) heading north from the B1397, Dowsby

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B1397 heading east from Dowsby

Towards Gosberton Clough.

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Footbridge over Drain

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Footpath over crop field

Towards Old Decoy Farm.

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Drain north of Fen Road, Dowsby Fen

The Fens, also known as the Fenland, is a naturally marshy region in eastern England. Most of the fens were drained several centuries ago, resulting in a flat, damp, low-lying agricultural region. A fen is the local name for an individual area of marshland or former marshland and also designates the type of marsh typical of the area, which has neutral or alkaline water chemistry and relatively large quantities of dissolved minerals, but few other plant nutrients. Fenland primarily lies around the coast of the Wash; it reaches into four counties: Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and a small area of Suffolk, as well as the historic county of Huntingdonshire. In whole it occupies an area of nearly 1,500 sq miles. Most of the Fenland lies within a few metres of sea level. As with similar areas in the Netherlands, much of the Fenland originally consisted of fresh- or salt-water wetlands, which have been artificially drained and continue to be protected from floods by drainage banks and pumps.

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