Great Gonerby

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Great Gonerby

Great Gonerby is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the eastern part of England. It is situated approximately 2 miles south of the town of Grantham and covers an area of about 8.5 square kilometers.

The village of Great Gonerby has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Gonerbi." Over the centuries, the village has developed into a thriving community.

The parish is characterized by its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is predominantly a residential area, with a population of around 1,200 residents. The village itself is small and charming, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing.

Great Gonerby is home to the St. Sebastian's Church, a beautiful Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century. The church is a focal point of the community and hosts regular religious services and social events.

The village also has a primary school, providing education for local children, as well as a village hall that serves as a venue for various community activities and events.

Great Gonerby benefits from its close proximity to Grantham, where residents have access to a wider range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The village is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A1 passing nearby, providing easy access to cities such as Nottingham and Peterborough.

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Great Gonerby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.944944/-0.673597 or Grid Reference SK8939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Jericho Wood

Sitting on the northern end of Great Gonerby's ridge. This is a difficult square to Geograph, with no easy access other than by the occasional direct train between Grantham and Ancaster. And then, as the train speeds along just the few hundred yards not in a cutting (with trees obscuring the view over half of that), just seconds in which to take a picture.

Tim Heaton

Harvested wheatfields, waiting for baling the straw

Eirian Evans

Footpath

Heading south towards Oakdale Farm

Eirian Evans

Oakdale Farm

Eirian Evans

Solitary Tesla Model 3 at Grantham Supercharger

There are 16 superchargers near to the Moto Services.

Julian P Guffogg

Path alongside Occupation Road

Follows the original alignment of the road.

Jonathan Thacker

Car park at Grantham Services

Looking across part of the services at Grantham from near to the Travelodge.

DS Pugh

Towards Boundary Mill

Looking across part of the services at Grantham from near to the Travelodge.

DS Pugh

Boundary Outlet, Downtown, Gonerby Moor, Grantham

This unit forms part of an edge-of-town shopping complex adjacent to the busy A1 which is owned and operated by the company Oldrids. Founded in 1804, Oldrids have a proud heritage spanning over two hundred years. Starting out as a Draper’s store in Boston the company has continued to grow and innovate over time and were one of the first businesses in the UK to develop edge-of- town retailing in the 1970’s. This part of the site was developed in 1989 in a tie-up with Boundary Mills who lease half of the building. A separate Downtown branded garden centre was added to the site in 1998.

Geoff Holland