Waddington Low Fields
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![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 |
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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]
Amenities
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]Notable 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]
- Witham Park - Located off Station Road, this park offers recreational use and includes a skatepark.[13]
Geography
[edit]Waddington 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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Media related to Waddington Low Fields at Wikimedia Commons
