Little Sutton

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Little Sutton

Bridge Road
Bridge Road Credit: Alex McGregor

Little Sutton is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southeast of the city of Lincoln, the parish covers an area of about 8 square miles. The village itself is nestled in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Little Sutton is home to a small population, with the 2011 census reporting a total of 200 residents. The village is characterized by its picturesque countryside setting, with rolling hills, meandering streams, and charming rural landscapes. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, with farming being a significant part of the local economy.

The heart of the village is centered around St. Michael's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent feature in the area, providing a place of worship and a hub for community events.

Despite its small size, Little Sutton offers a range of amenities and services for residents and visitors alike. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, providing a sense of community and social gathering spaces.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the area. The Lincolnshire Wolds also offer stunning views and a tranquil environment for nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Little Sutton offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, with a close-knit community and easy access to the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

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Little Sutton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.770561/0.147317 or Grid Reference TF4421. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge Road
Bridge Road
McDonald's at a roundabout on the A17
McDonald's at a roundabout on the A17
Old Milestone by Bridge Road, opposite entrance to Fields Farm (The Beeches) The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Sutton Bridge (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6729758" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6729758">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-   
~ALDN~ : : LONG / SUTTON / 2 / MILES : : SUTTON / BRIDGE / 1 / MILE 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1204750 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204750" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204750">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUSB02
Old Milestone by Bridge Road, opposite entrance to Fields Farm (The Beeches)
The Milestone is located on the verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Sutton Bridge (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- ~ALDN~ : : LONG / SUTTON / 2 / MILES : : SUTTON / BRIDGE / 1 / MILE Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1204750 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUSB02
Old Milestone by A1101, Wisbech Road, just South of roundabout, by MacDonald's (was opposite Yew Cottage) The Milestone was located on verge on the West of the road.  Parish of Long Sutton (South Holland District). Carved stone post,  erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5529334" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5529334">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
WISBECH / 8 / MILES / LONG SUTTON : : TO / LONG / SUTTON / 1 / MILE : : TO / TYDD / 2 / MILES 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1359228 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1359228" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1359228">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUWB01
Old Milestone by A1101, Wisbech Road, just South of roundabout, by MacDonald's (was opposite Yew Cottage)
The Milestone was located on verge on the West of the road.  Parish of Long Sutton (South Holland District). Carved stone post, erected by the Holbeach Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- WISBECH / 8 / MILES / LONG SUTTON : : TO / LONG / SUTTON / 1 / MILE : : TO / TYDD / 2 / MILES Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1359228 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LI_SUWB01
Petrol station on the A17 at Long Sutton
Petrol station on the A17 at Long Sutton
Entrance to the A17 services at Long Sutton
Entrance to the A17 services at Long Sutton
Study of a Gasoline Station BP, Long Sutton.

 This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'.
 More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Study of a Gasoline Station
BP, Long Sutton. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.
Long Sutton Long Sutton Market Place on a Monday. The market is on Fridays
Long Sutton
Long Sutton Market Place on a Monday. The market is on Fridays
St Mary's Church, Long Sutton The Norman nave dates from around 1170, and the tower - reputedly the largest timber spire in the country - dates from 1200 and is in the Early English style
St Mary's Church, Long Sutton
The Norman nave dates from around 1170, and the tower - reputedly the largest timber spire in the country - dates from 1200 and is in the Early English style
Stripy Field This field has had a stripe cultivated into it.  I assume the farmer was around the other side of the field completing the next stripe.
Stripy Field
This field has had a stripe cultivated into it. I assume the farmer was around the other side of the field completing the next stripe.
Lane, Tydd St Mary A little used farm lane; in the distance, on the east bank of the Nene Cut, is the new gas-fired power station at Sutton Bridge.
Lane, Tydd St Mary
A little used farm lane; in the distance, on the east bank of the Nene Cut, is the new gas-fired power station at Sutton Bridge.
The A17 near Little Sutton
The A17 near Little Sutton
Premier Foods factory, Little Sutton
Premier Foods factory, Little Sutton
Crossroads on Hospital Drove Hospital Drove runs north-south, or down the picture, and Avenue Road runs across the picture, or east-west.
Crossroads on Hospital Drove
Hospital Drove runs north-south, or down the picture, and Avenue Road runs across the picture, or east-west.
Crossroads, Little Sutton Until the Washway bypass was built in the 1980s, this crossroads sat on the main A17 King's Lynn-Newark trunk road.
Crossroads, Little Sutton
Until the Washway bypass was built in the 1980s, this crossroads sat on the main A17 King's Lynn-Newark trunk road.
Junction - Bridge Road and Fields farm, Sutton Bridge This road used to be the main A17. That has been re-routed to the south, but the farm road to Fields Farm remains.
Junction - Bridge Road and Fields farm, Sutton Bridge
This road used to be the main A17. That has been re-routed to the south, but the farm road to Fields Farm remains.
Lane near Sutton Bridge This lane leads nowhere in particular, and sits between the A17 washway bypass and the South Holland Main Drain.
Lane near Sutton Bridge
This lane leads nowhere in particular, and sits between the A17 washway bypass and the South Holland Main Drain.
Crossroads on Shaw's Lane, Long Sutton On the far horizon is the embanked outfall of the River Nene. This crossroads links three farms and a small pumping station.
Crossroads on Shaw's Lane, Long Sutton
On the far horizon is the embanked outfall of the River Nene. This crossroads links three farms and a small pumping station.
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Little Sutton is located at Grid Ref: TF4421 (Lat: 52.770561, Lng: 0.147317)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Holland

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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