Fishtoft

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire Boston

England

Fishtoft

The Ball House, Fishtoft A touch of Brewer's Tudor.
In Fishtoft parish but some distance from the village.
The Ball House, Fishtoft Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Fishtoft is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated just south of the historic town of Boston, it covers an area of approximately 5.6 square kilometers. The parish is bordered by the A52 road to the south and is crossed by the South Forty Foot Drain.

Fishtoft is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing styles ranging from traditional cottages to more modern developments. The population of the parish stands at around 2,000 residents. The community is diverse, consisting of both families and older individuals, and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The parish is home to a number of amenities, including a primary school, a church, and several shops and businesses. Education is well-served, with Fishtoft Primary School providing education for children aged 3 to 11 years old. The parish also benefits from easy access to the nearby town of Boston, which offers a wider range of services, such as supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and leisure activities.

Fishtoft is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an attractive location for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The area is known for its farming heritage, and agriculture continues to play a significant role in the local economy.

Overall, Fishtoft is a peaceful and close-knit community that offers a convenient location for residents, with easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Fishtoft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.970598/0.017538 or Grid Reference TF3543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Ball House, Fishtoft A touch of Brewer's Tudor.
In Fishtoft parish but some distance from the village.
The Ball House, Fishtoft
A touch of Brewer's Tudor. In Fishtoft parish but some distance from the village.
The former route of Wainfleet Road
The former route of Wainfleet Road
A glimpse of Rochford Tower Rochford Tower is the remains of a fifteenth century tower house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062088?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062088?section=official-list-entry">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>
A glimpse of Rochford Tower
Rochford Tower is the remains of a fifteenth century tower house LinkExternal link
Footpath to Boston Boston Stump almost immediately ahead.
Footpath to Boston
Boston Stump almost immediately ahead.
Pond and St. Nicholas' church, Skirbeck
Pond and St. Nicholas' church, Skirbeck
Uncultivated field and power line
Uncultivated field and power line
A sea of plastic off Grovefield Lane
A sea of plastic off Grovefield Lane
Clamp Gate Bridge Crosses the Hobhole Drain.
Clamp Gate Bridge
Crosses the Hobhole Drain.
Footpath alongside The Haven
Footpath alongside The Haven
Church of St. Nicholas, Skirbeck Boston's oldest church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388859?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388859?section=official-list-entry">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> of which St. Botolph's (the Stump) was a mere chapel of ease until the fourteenth century.
Church of St. Nicholas, Skirbeck
Boston's oldest church LinkExternal link of which St. Botolph's (the Stump) was a mere chapel of ease until the fourteenth century.
The churchyard and Skirbeck Hall Skirbeck Hall <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388860?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388860?section=official-list-entry">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> was for many years The Rectory.
The churchyard and Skirbeck Hall
Skirbeck Hall LinkExternal link was for many years The Rectory.
Church of St. Nicholas, Skirbeck, from the west
Church of St. Nicholas, Skirbeck, from the west
The Featherworks, Skirbeck Twenty-first century housing round a communal space.
The Featherworks, Skirbeck
Twenty-first century housing round a communal space.
St. Nicholas' church Grade II* listed parish church at Skirbeck with 13th century origins, later additions and restoration by Sir George Gilbert Scott 1869-75
St. Nicholas' church
Grade II* listed parish church at Skirbeck with 13th century origins, later additions and restoration by Sir George Gilbert Scott 1869-75
Pond in front of the Church of St Nicholas I've not been able to discover what the pond is/was for
Pond in front of the Church of St Nicholas
I've not been able to discover what the pond is/was for
Church of St Nicholas, Skirbeck, Boston From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forwardinfaithlincs.org.uk/stnicholasboston.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forwardinfaithlincs.org.uk/stnicholasboston.html">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> :
Skirbeck Church was established before 1066 and at that time Skirbeck was the main settlement After the Norman Conquest Boston was founded and as a flourishing town eventually engulfed Skirbeck. For over 100 years it [St Nicholas] has been a definite Anglo-Catholic Church and remains steadfast in that faith today.
Church of St Nicholas, Skirbeck, Boston
From LinkExternal link : Skirbeck Church was established before 1066 and at that time Skirbeck was the main settlement After the Norman Conquest Boston was founded and as a flourishing town eventually engulfed Skirbeck. For over 100 years it [St Nicholas] has been a definite Anglo-Catholic Church and remains steadfast in that faith today.
The Vicky Ellen (left) passing the Mary Angus, the Haven, Boston The Mary Angus is a 'hopper dredger'
The Vicky Ellen (left) passing the Mary Angus, the Haven, Boston
The Mary Angus is a 'hopper dredger'
'Tricia B' making her way up The Haven to Boston
'Tricia B' making her way up The Haven to Boston
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Fishtoft is located at Grid Ref: TF3543 (Lat: 52.970598, Lng: 0.017538)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: Boston

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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