Dunston

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Dunston

Nocton Hall, Nocton Ivy aside, no great change since this photo eight years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/362301">TF0664 : Nocton Hall - west front</a>. William Shearburn's rebuilding of 1841 after a fire was itself gutted by another fire in 2004. Grade II listed.
Nocton Hall, Nocton Credit: Stephen Richards

Dunston is a civil parish located in the district of North Kesteven, in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of the city of Lincoln. The parish covers an area of around 7.5 square miles and has a population of around 400 people.

The village of Dunston is predominantly rural, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland. It is characterized by its charming and traditional English village atmosphere, with a mix of old stone cottages and newer houses. The village is centered around the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is a prominent feature of the area.

Dunston offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, village hall, and a local pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities organized by local groups and organizations.

The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the countryside. The nearby Lincolnshire Wolds, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Dunston benefits from its proximity to the city of Lincoln, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A46 and A15, providing links to neighboring towns and cities.

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Nocton Hall, Nocton Ivy aside, no great change since this photo eight years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/362301">TF0664 : Nocton Hall - west front</a>. William Shearburn's rebuilding of 1841 after a fire was itself gutted by another fire in 2004. Grade II listed.
Nocton Hall, Nocton
Ivy aside, no great change since this photo eight years earlier TF0664 : Nocton Hall - west front. William Shearburn's rebuilding of 1841 after a fire was itself gutted by another fire in 2004. Grade II listed.
18-21 Main Road, Nocton Distinctive Gothic estate cottages by George Gilbert Scott, c1860. Grade II listed.
18-21 Main Road, Nocton
Distinctive Gothic estate cottages by George Gilbert Scott, c1860. Grade II listed.
Nocton Hall The shell of the hall with its high security barricade
Nocton Hall
The shell of the hall with its high security barricade
Dunston, View from Chapel Lane Bridge
Dunston, View from Chapel Lane Bridge
Bottom Lodge to Nocton Hall, The Bridleway, Nocton
Bottom Lodge to Nocton Hall, The Bridleway, Nocton
Nocton Hall, Lincolnshire Architect William Shearburn.  Built for 1st Earl of Ripon 1841.  Gutted by fire 24.10.04.
Nocton Hall, Lincolnshire
Architect William Shearburn. Built for 1st Earl of Ripon 1841. Gutted by fire 24.10.04.
All Saints, Nocton. Built 1860-65 for the Countess of Ripon.  Architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott.
All Saints, Nocton.
Built 1860-65 for the Countess of Ripon. Architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott.
Medieval Fishponds Looking west towards Top Barff wood on the right. Undulations in these fields mark the site of the medieval fishponds for Nocton Park Priory.
Medieval Fishponds
Looking west towards Top Barff wood on the right. Undulations in these fields mark the site of the medieval fishponds for Nocton Park Priory.
Abbey Hill Site of Nocton Park Priory, founded c1150 for Augustinian Canons
Abbey Hill
Site of Nocton Park Priory, founded c1150 for Augustinian Canons
Carr Dyke Drainage of the fens was started by the Romans - this is part of Carr Dyke
Carr Dyke
Drainage of the fens was started by the Romans - this is part of Carr Dyke
Wasps Nest The isolated rural community of Wasps Nest on Nocton Fen
Wasps Nest
The isolated rural community of Wasps Nest on Nocton Fen
Wooden carving on Carr Dyke at top of Nocton Delph, looking east on the edge of Nocton Wood
Wooden carving on Carr Dyke at top of Nocton Delph, looking east
on the edge of Nocton Wood
Looking NE alongside Nocton Wood RUPP / Bridleway
Looking NE alongside Nocton Wood
RUPP / Bridleway
Metheringham Low Fields Looking northeast on Metheringham Fen Lane
Metheringham Low Fields
Looking northeast on Metheringham Fen Lane
Metheringham Barff In Lincolnshire a "Barff" is a low hill rising from the fens - before drainage many would have been islands in the marshes. Here, the tricky summit pitch of Metheringham Barff towers to 18 metres. Looking southeast.
Metheringham Barff
In Lincolnshire a "Barff" is a low hill rising from the fens - before drainage many would have been islands in the marshes. Here, the tricky summit pitch of Metheringham Barff towers to 18 metres. Looking southeast.
Flying The Flag Looking east on Metheringham Fen Lane past Hilltop House with the fens beyond.
Flying The Flag
Looking east on Metheringham Fen Lane past Hilltop House with the fens beyond.
Metheringham Fen Looking northwest to the raised ground of Nocton Wood
Metheringham Fen
Looking northwest to the raised ground of Nocton Wood
All Saints' church, Nocton Huge Victorian church built in 1862 by celebrated architect Sir George Gilbert Scott for the Countess of Ripon. It has a sumptuous interior and is arguably the best Victorian church in Lincolnshire.
All Saints' church, Nocton
Huge Victorian church built in 1862 by celebrated architect Sir George Gilbert Scott for the Countess of Ripon. It has a sumptuous interior and is arguably the best Victorian church in Lincolnshire.
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Dunston is located at Grid Ref: TF0763 (Lat: 53.157412, Lng: -0.399933)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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