Skidbrooke with Saltfleet Haven

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Skidbrooke with Saltfleet Haven

Saltfleet Manor House As seen, the building is primarily 19th century, but it has origins back to the late 17th, as there is a fine oak staircase of that period, plus a record of the names of two (former residents?) inscribed with a date of 1673 in one of the upstairs rooms. The whole house was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063062">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> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101063062-the-manor-house-skidbrooke-with-saltfleet-haven" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101063062-the-manor-house-skidbrooke-with-saltfleet-haven">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> in 1952. — Saltfleet Manor House Credit: Richard Law

Skidbrooke with Saltfleet Haven is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the eastern coast of the country, bordering the North Sea. The parish encompasses the villages of Skidbrooke and Saltfleet Haven, which are located approximately five miles apart.

Skidbrooke is a small village with a population of around 200 residents. It is known for its rural charm and picturesque landscapes. The village is surrounded by agricultural fields, and farming plays a significant role in the local economy. Skidbrooke is home to a few traditional cottages and farmhouses, which add to its quaint atmosphere.

Saltfleet Haven, on the other hand, is a coastal village with a population of around 400 residents. It is located near the mouth of the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve, which is a protected area known for its unique flora and fauna. The village offers stunning views of the North Sea and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Both villages have a rich history dating back to medieval times. Skidbrooke is home to St. Botolph's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church features beautiful stained glass windows and architectural details, making it a notable landmark in the area.

Overall, Skidbrooke with Saltfleet Haven is a charming civil parish that offers a mix of rural and coastal landscapes, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors alike.

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Skidbrooke with Saltfleet Haven Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.428849/0.20323 or Grid Reference TF4694. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saltfleet Manor House

As seen, the building is primarily 19th century, but it has origins back to the late 17th, as there is a fine oak staircase of that period, plus a record of the names of two (former residents?) inscribed with a date of 1673 in one of the upstairs rooms. The whole house was Grade II listed Link

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in 1952.

Richard Law

Saltfleet Methodist Chapel

Dated mainly to 1815, although the porch seen here was added in 1867. It was Grade II listed Link

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in 1986.

Richard Law

The New Inn at Saltfleet

Despite the name, the New Inn dates from the mid 17th century, albeit with extensive alterations and updates over the intervening years. The oldest part is the tall, gabled section visible above the tree on the right and is L-shaped - also the roof of the rest of that older part is visible above the newer, main part of the pub, which was inserted into the angle in the mid 18th century. The whole structure attracted a Grade II listing Link

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in 1967.

Richard Law

Saltfleet village water pump

A freshwater pump, made of limestone ashlar, and erected in 1899 to the memory of a local man who had recently been killed in conflict in South Africa. It was Grade II listed Link

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in 1986.

Richard Law

Sea Bank House, Saltfleet

The heart of this (well-hidden) building is a 17th century farmhouse, which has had alterations and extensions over the years - it was originally a single-storey cottage, and one of the first alterations in the mid 18th century was to add an upper floor. It was Grade II listed Link

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in 1983.

Richard Law

Saltfleet Windmill ('The Mill')

An early 19th century tower mill of brown & red brick, formerly producing flour from local wheat. In 1986 when it was Grade II listed Link

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the interior floors were described as being 'in a state of collapse' but that has presumably been rectified during its conversion to residential use. The domed cap is likely to have been restored at that stage too.

Richard Law

Shingle Bank north-east of Howden's Pullover

From the shore it looks like a line of sand dunes, which is probably what it once was - see TF4595 : Sand dunes in the middle of the beach and TF4595 : Off-shore sand dunes.

Chris