Gosberton

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Gosberton

Cabbages near Risegate
Cabbages near Risegate Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Gosberton is a civil parish located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles southeast of the town of Spalding and covers an area of around 7.8 square miles. The parish is made up of two villages, Gosberton and Gosberton Clough, and has a population of over 4,000 people.

The village of Gosberton is known for its rich history, dating back to Roman times. It is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Gosberton Church of St Peter and St Paul, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is renowned for its impressive tower and stained glass windows.

The parish has a thriving community, with a range of amenities and services available to its residents. These include a primary school, a medical practice, a post office, several shops, and a variety of pubs and restaurants. The local sports and recreation club offers facilities for football, cricket, and tennis, providing opportunities for residents to engage in physical activities.

Gosberton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering picturesque views and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The nearby River Welland is popular for fishing and boating, while the surrounding farmland provides scenic walking and cycling routes.

Overall, Gosberton is a charming and vibrant parish, combining a rich history with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit.

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Gosberton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.850697/-0.232487 or Grid Reference TF1929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cabbages near Risegate
Cabbages near Risegate
Swalebank Farm Tall windbreak trees surround Swalebank Farm with a partially harvested brassica crop in the middle ground
Swalebank Farm
Tall windbreak trees surround Swalebank Farm with a partially harvested brassica crop in the middle ground
Track to Swale Bank Farm/Cobwebs Farm Known as both names?
Track to Swale Bank Farm/Cobwebs Farm
Known as both names?
Water, not polythene After some long-awaited heavy rain, the furrows in the fields in this area have become somewhat saturated.
Water, not polythene
After some long-awaited heavy rain, the furrows in the fields in this area have become somewhat saturated.
House on Chesboule Lane
House on Chesboule Lane
Chesboule Lane heading north
Chesboule Lane heading north
Swale Bank heading east
Swale Bank heading east
Blue loo and drying mud A portable toilet on the edge of a cabbage field on Chesboule Lane near Risegate, Lincs. Cabbage harvesting is labour intensive with everyone being individually cut by hand hence the need for a toilet
Blue loo and drying mud
A portable toilet on the edge of a cabbage field on Chesboule Lane near Risegate, Lincs. Cabbage harvesting is labour intensive with everyone being individually cut by hand hence the need for a toilet
Field of cabbages off Chesboule Lane, Risegate
Field of cabbages off Chesboule Lane, Risegate
Rigbolt House and moated site: aerial 2021
Rigbolt House and moated site: aerial 2021
St Gilbert and St Hugh's Church, Gosberton Clough, Lincs Unusual Wood and render church out in the fens.
St Gilbert and St Hugh's Church, Gosberton Clough, Lincs
Unusual Wood and render church out in the fens.
St Gilbert and St Hugh's Church, Gosberton Clough, Lincs Detail of the end of the church
St Gilbert and St Hugh's Church, Gosberton Clough, Lincs
Detail of the end of the church
The Five Bells Pub, Risegate, Lincs Interesting road layout here with a road on either side of a dyke running parallel to each other.
The Five Bells Pub, Risegate, Lincs
Interesting road layout here with a road on either side of a dyke running parallel to each other.
Rigbolt House, West Pinchbeck
Rigbolt House, West Pinchbeck
Twenty Foot Drain, Gosberton High Fen, Lincs beside the B1397 High Fen road to Gosberton Clough.
Twenty Foot Drain, Gosberton High Fen, Lincs
beside the B1397 High Fen road to Gosberton Clough.
Village entrance, Gosberton Risegate and Clough, Lincs – view E towards Gosberton Clough with the Twenty Foot Drain on the left and the B1397 High Fen road on the right.
Village entrance, Gosberton Risegate and Clough, Lincs
– view E towards Gosberton Clough with the Twenty Foot Drain on the left and the B1397 High Fen road on the right.
Long, straight Fenland road, Gosberton Clough, Lincs – view W along the B1397 High Fen.
Long, straight Fenland road, Gosberton Clough, Lincs
– view W along the B1397 High Fen.
Clough Bridge, Gosberton Clough, Lincs This concrete bridge over the Twenty Foot Drain was constructed by Holland County Council in 1938.
Clough Bridge, Gosberton Clough, Lincs
This concrete bridge over the Twenty Foot Drain was constructed by Holland County Council in 1938.
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Gosberton is located at Grid Ref: TF1929 (Lat: 52.850697, Lng: -0.232487)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.850697,-0.232487
Bus Stop
Clough Bridge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 270000009766
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Clough Bridge
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Clough Bridge
Naptan NaptanCode: linjdwam
Naptan Street: Clough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8515998/-0.2328557
Bus Stop
Clough Bridge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2700LGCB6854
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Clough Bridge
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Clough Bridge
Naptan NaptanCode: lingjatw
Naptan Street: Clough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8515016/-0.2329042
Place Of Worship
Centenary Methodist Church
Denomination: methodist
Religion: christian
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.852034/-0.2332413
Gosberton Clough
Place: village
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.8521917/-0.2295515
Dovecote Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.8522823/-0.2271053
Surfleet Fen Bridge
Place: locality
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.852182/-0.2340183
Surfleet Fen
Place: locality
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.8528032/-0.2389705
Primitive Gait
Building: residential
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.8514705/-0.2311313
Red Cow Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.8491461/-0.236288
Bank House
Place: isolated_dwelling
Wikidata: Q26317660
Lat/Long: 52.8471752/-0.2365961
The Bungalow
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 52.8486832/-0.2264379
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