West Burton

Civil Parish in Nottinghamshire Bassetlaw

England

West Burton

West Burton is a civil parish located in the county of Nottinghamshire in England. Situated in the Bassetlaw district, the parish covers an area of approximately 8 square miles. It is a rural area characterized by its picturesque countryside and natural beauty.

The village of West Burton is the main settlement within the parish. It is a small and tight-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. The village retains its traditional charm with a collection of well-preserved historic buildings, including a 12th-century church. There are also a few amenities available in the village, including a village hall and a pub.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by farmland, rolling hills, and woodland areas. The area is known for its agricultural heritage and farming remains a significant part of the local economy. The fertile soil and favorable climate make it ideal for growing crops and rearing livestock.

West Burton is also home to a number of small businesses, mainly catering to the needs of the local community. The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links, including a nearby railway station.

Overall, West Burton is a quiet and peaceful area with a strong sense of community. It offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still providing access to amenities and nearby urban areas.

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West Burton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.363576/-0.80953 or Grid Reference SK7985. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from a Doncaster-Lincoln train, Fields near West Burton Power Station

Nigel Thompson

View from a Doncaster-Lincoln train, Fields near Trent Junction

West Burton Power Station in the distance.

Nigel Thompson

Ferry Lane on Sturton Upper Ings

This track leads towards the site of the deserted village of West Burton. This had disappeared well before the advent of the Power Station. The name Ferry Lane clearly pre-dates the cutting off of the Burton Round bend of the River Trent, the course of which is clearly visible on the 1:50000 map.

Alan Murray-Rust

A load of . . .

At least on the day in question the field was empty, although further fields did have cattle. This is the public footpath which leads to the deserted village of West Burton, which is situated in the further field visible. The 4 foot high nettles leading to the stile were an added deterrent to casual walkers!

Alan Murray-Rust

West Burton deserted village, looking onto Burton Round

Gravestones in the former churchyard overlook the old bed of the River Trent. The line of willows mark the near bank. The loop was cut off at the end of the 18th Century but the resulting ox-bow lake has been completely filled in. The course can be clearly followed on the map. The name Burton Round is shown following the course of the river on the 1:25000 map, with the enclosed area being named The Ferries. The inference is that the area was farmed from the village with access by ferries. The 'Round' could well derive from navigators of the river who would have had to make virtually a complete circle before the river made the cut; they were probably very happy at the change!

Alan Murray-Rust

Former ash disposal area

This part of the square is significantly raised above the general ground level and appears to be composed of ash from West Burton Power Station. It certainly supports a thriving population of rabbits!

Alan Murray-Rust

Former ash disposal area

This part of the square is significantly raised above the general ground level and appears to be composed of ash from West Burton Power Station. It certainly supports a thriving colony of rabbits, although this particular area is clearly also used for sheep grazing!

Alan Murray-Rust

Clouds, cooling towers and thistles

Looking across the old ash tip to West Burton Power Station

Alan Murray-Rust

Burton Round

The willow stumps mark one bank of the former course of the River Trent, the more distant hedge to the left of the picture marking the opposite bank. This great circular loop was cut off towards the end of the 18th century

Alan Murray-Rust

DIY repairs

This stile has been repaired with a fine selection of timber and old iron. A footpath sign lurks under the hawthorn at the right.

Alan Murray-Rust

View of new gas powered electricity generating station, West Burton

For a description see Link

Jonathan Thacker

Diverse objects

Stile, signpost, disc harrow, gate, power station and snow.

Jonathan Thacker

Left for West Burton

Snow had fallen several days earlier but a thaw had set in.

Jonathan Thacker

Holloway at West Burton

This runs from Low Farm to the former course of the River Trent and was presumably the main street of the now deserted village. The churchyard lies to the right on slightly higher ground.

Jonathan Thacker

Burton Round

The River Trent used to flow between the hedge on the left and the line of willow trees on the right. Until the eighteenth century the Trent was notorious for changing its course.

Jonathan Thacker

For 90 metres only

The 90 metres brings you to where at one time there was probably a ford or even a ferry to what is now known as the ferries, an area of land once surrounded by the river Trent.

Jonathan Thacker