Waddington Low Fields[5] is a suburb located to the south of Lincoln and west of Waddington in Lincolnshire, England. It is located close to the boundary with the North Kesteven and City of Lincoln districts.[6] The suburb is also located east of North Hykeham, south of Bracebridge Low Fields, and north of Brant Broughton.[7]
| Waddington Low Fields[1] | |
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 Waddington Low Fields | |
![Waddington Low Fields[1] is located in Lincolnshire](/wiki/File:Lincolnshire_UK_location_map.svg) ![Waddington Low Fields[1]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/6px-Red_pog.svg.png){kind=small} Waddington Low Fields[1] Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 1,530 [2][3][4] |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN5 |
| Dialling code | 01522 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Amenities
editThe suburb is mostly built up with multiple housing estates and small patches of green fields. The nearest urban centres are in Lincoln and North Hykeham.[8]
Transport
editThe area is well served by buses to Lincoln City Centre and nearby Waddington.[9] The nearest railway station is Hykeham on the line between Lincoln and Nottingham. However, Lincoln offers more services to different parts of England.
Amenities
editNotable amenities in Waddington Low Fields include:
- Lakeside Nature Reserve - Located on Griffin Lane, this nature reserve offers a mix of recreational use and nature trails.[10]
- River Witham - Located on Meadow Lane, the river runs directly to the west of the area and offers riverside walks.[11]
- Redwood Park & Community Hall - A community centre for residents to meet and host events. This is located off Redwood Drive.[12]
Geography
editWaddington Low Fields is located near Meadow Lane, Station Road, Somerton Gate Lane and Brant Road.[14] It is situated at the bottom of a hill from Waddington, across the River Witham from North Hykeham and directly close to the suburb of Bracebridge Low Fields of Lincoln.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ "Waddington Low Fields". emgo.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Search Results for "Brant Road Waddington"". StreetCheck. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Search Results for "Station Road, Waddington"". StreetCheck. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Search Results for "somerton gate lane"". StreetCheck. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Gazetteer of British Place Names". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Director Lindum Homes, Mark Foster (16 August 2024). "Lindum Homes To Deliver Energy-efficient Houses Near Lincoln". Lindum Group. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Society, English Place-Name (1985). English Place-Name Society. The University Press. ISBN 978-0-904889-10-9.
- ^ Newcomb, Deb. "Lincoln, Land south of Station Road, Waddington Low Fields - Highways response to planning applications". Lincolnshire County Council. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "13 Bus Route & Timetable: Waddington - Lincoln". www.stagecoachbus.com. www.stagecoachbus.com. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Lakeside Nature Reserve - TravelTrekker | Things to do, Exciting Hidden Attractions, Articles & Lots of Things To Do". www.traveltrekker.co.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Lobley, Roy (November 2009). "Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Report.pdf" (PDF). www.n-kesteven.gov.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Administrator. "Homepage". Waddington Parish Council. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Witham Fields Play Area, North Hykeham". www.lincoln-rocks.co.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Whitelam, Paul (4 December 2020). "53 new homes proposed in field on the outskirts of Lincoln". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Lincolnshire Bird Report. Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union. 1976.
- ^ The Lincolnshire Historian. Lincolnshire Local History Society. 1954.
External links
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