Amber Hill facts for kids
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| Population | 294 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF233470 |
| • London | 100 mi (160 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BOSTON |
| Postcode district | PE20 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Amber Hill is a small village in Lincolnshire, England. It is located about 6 miles (10 km) west-north-west of the town of Boston. In 2011, the village had a population of 294 people.
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History of Amber Hill Village
How Amber Hill Got Its Name
The name Amber Hill is thought to come from the village's location. It sits on a layer of gravel that is the color of amber. Amber is a beautiful yellowish-brown fossilized tree resin.
Amber Hill's Local Government
Amber Hill is one of eighteen parishes that make up the Borough of Boston. A civil parish is the smallest local government area in England. This way of organizing local government started in 1974.
Before 1974, Amber Hill was part of the Boston Rural District. This area was in the "Parts of Holland," which was one of the three main parts of the historic county of Lincolnshire.
Landmarks in Amber Hill
Saint John the Baptist Church
The church in Amber Hill is called Saint John the Baptist. It was built in 1867. This church is a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical building. The church building was sold in 1995 and is now a private home. However, the graveyard is still open to the public for burials.
Amber Hill Tower Mill
The Amber Hill Tower Mill was once a pumping windmill. It was used to pump water in the area called Holland Fen. In the late 1800s, the mill was changed to run on steam power. It continued to work until about 1960, first with a traction engine and later with a tractor.
The mill has a brick tower and internal gears. It also has a scoop wheel, which was rebuilt in 1960. The top part of the mill and its sails were removed when it was converted to steam power.
Claydike Bank Scoop Wheel
Another important structure is a scoop wheel and channel on Claydike Bank. It was built in the 1800s from red brick, cast iron, and wood. This scoop wheel was originally powered by a belt. It is also a Grade II listed building.
Amenities for the Community
Toftstead County Primary School
Toftstead County Primary School was built in 1881. It was made bigger in 1969 when two other local schools closed. The school finally closed its doors in 2010.
Jubilee Park Playing Field
Jubilee Park Playing Field is a children's play area. It opened in 2005. Local people worked for five years to plan and raise money for this park.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Amber Hill has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1881, there were 607 people living in the village. This number slowly went down over time. By 2001, the population was 268, and in 2011, it was 294.
Where is Amber Hill?
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South Kyme, North Kyme, Lincoln | Holland Fen, Dogdyke, Coningsby | Langrick, Thornton le Fen, Spilsby | |
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Brothertoft, Anton's Gowt, Benington | ||
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| Heckington, Great Hale, Threekingham | Hubberts Bridge, Swineshead, Bicker | Boston, Wyberton, Fishtoft |
