Hough-on-the-Hill

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Hough-on-the-Hill

Brandon Chapel near sunset The oldest parts date from the twelfth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062416?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062416?section=official-listing">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>
Brandon Chapel near sunset Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Hough-on-the-Hill is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the eastern part of England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Grantham and 6 miles southwest of Sleaford, the parish covers an area of around 5.7 square miles.

The village of Hough-on-the-Hill itself is home to a population of around 300 people. It is a small, picturesque settlement characterized by its charming rural setting and traditional English village architecture. The village features a mix of old stone cottages, farmhouses, and newer residential buildings.

The parish is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities. The area is known for its rolling hills, woodlands, and agricultural fields, which contribute to the region's agricultural economy. The village and its surrounding area are also home to several farms that cultivate crops and rear livestock.

Hough-on-the-Hill boasts a close-knit community, with a village hall serving as a focal point for social gatherings and events. The village also has a church, St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 12th century and holds regular services.

While Hough-on-the-Hill is primarily a residential area, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Grantham and Sleaford, which offer a wider range of amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with nearby major routes including the A52 and A607.

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Brandon Chapel near sunset The oldest parts date from the twelfth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062416?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062416?section=official-listing">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>
Brandon Chapel near sunset
The oldest parts date from the twelfth century LinkExternal link
Millennium stone and Brandon Chapel
Millennium stone and Brandon Chapel
Cow and calf sculpture, Brandon
Cow and calf sculpture, Brandon
Direction Sign – Signpost on Grantham Road, Hough on the Hill Located on the west side of the junction of Grantham Road and High Road in Hough on the Hill parish. 3 arms and pawn finial.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_SK9246
Direction Sign – Signpost on Grantham Road, Hough on the Hill
Located on the west side of the junction of Grantham Road and High Road in Hough on the Hill parish. 3 arms and pawn finial. Milestone Society National ID: LI_SK9246
All Saints' church, Hough on the Hill, Lincs. Only 4 church towers in the country have a Saxon external staircase turret and All Saints' has arguably the best. A church rich in history and fine architecture, a churchyard of fine trees in a very pretty village.
All Saints' church, Hough on the Hill, Lincs.
Only 4 church towers in the country have a Saxon external staircase turret and All Saints' has arguably the best. A church rich in history and fine architecture, a churchyard of fine trees in a very pretty village.
Brandon Chapel Much restored by Kirk of Sleaford in 1872, but re-using earlier masonry. Norman south doorway with tympanum, tub font, decorative niche and some 15th century graffiti in the window by the pulpit.
Brandon Chapel
Much restored by Kirk of Sleaford in 1872, but re-using earlier masonry. Norman south doorway with tympanum, tub font, decorative niche and some 15th century graffiti in the window by the pulpit.
Ancient Cross The base of an ancient cross in the sleepy hamlet of Gelston
Ancient Cross
The base of an ancient cross in the sleepy hamlet of Gelston
Gelston Pinfold
Gelston Pinfold
Near Gelston Grange Rural scene near Gelston Grange
Near Gelston Grange
Rural scene near Gelston Grange
Brandon Old Hall A delightful building .... dated 1637 with alternating bands of grey stone with gold and red ironstone.
Brandon Old Hall
A delightful building .... dated 1637 with alternating bands of grey stone with gold and red ironstone.
Fox Covert This track leads to the small wood in the distance called Fox Covert.
Fox Covert
This track leads to the small wood in the distance called Fox Covert.
Track to Moor Barn This farm track leads to Moor Barn at the other side of this square from here.  The barn in the picture is not Moor Barn
Track to Moor Barn
This farm track leads to Moor Barn at the other side of this square from here. The barn in the picture is not Moor Barn
Teasel and Brant This ditch is part of the upper reaches of the River Brant.  The river bed was almost dry during this last week in July.
Teasel and Brant
This ditch is part of the upper reaches of the River Brant. The river bed was almost dry during this last week in July.
Puddles! A rare sight this month but a band of rain which passed by this area left enough water to form puddles.  The track is a bridleway to Dry Doddington and was once part of the road before a sharp bend was removed.
Puddles!
A rare sight this month but a band of rain which passed by this area left enough water to form puddles. The track is a bridleway to Dry Doddington and was once part of the road before a sharp bend was removed.
Path to Court Leys This footpath crosses a dyke on its way to the nearby Court Leys.
Path to Court Leys
This footpath crosses a dyke on its way to the nearby Court Leys.
View from Gelston Looking North across the Lincolnshire Wolds. The wood is Hough Carr.
View from Gelston
Looking North across the Lincolnshire Wolds. The wood is Hough Carr.
Wheatgrass Lane near Caythorpe This green road goes from Gorse Hill Lane right into the centre of Caythorpe. It turns a right angle by the trees in the centre distance and follows the hedgerow east into the village.
Wheatgrass Lane near Caythorpe
This green road goes from Gorse Hill Lane right into the centre of Caythorpe. It turns a right angle by the trees in the centre distance and follows the hedgerow east into the village.
Farmland off Wheatgrass Lane Shield's Gorse to the left and Protection Wood the right.
Farmland off Wheatgrass Lane
Shield's Gorse to the left and Protection Wood the right.
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Hough-on-the-Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK9147 (Lat: 53.013086, Lng: -0.644617)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 53.013086,-0.644617
Colour: red
Marker: post
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 53.014854/-0.6426398
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