Lincolnshire Gate facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SK999147 |
| • London | 85 mi (137 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STAMFORD |
| Postcode district | PE09 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Lincolnshire Gate is a special spot on a small country road in England. It's located between two villages, Holywell, Lincolnshire and Pickworth, Rutland. This area is in the county of Lincolnshire, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Stamford.
Lincolnshire Gate is unique because it's where this road crosses the border between Lincolnshire and another county called Rutland. The road here passes between two wooded areas, Newell Wood and Howitts Gorse. There are no towns or villages right at Lincolnshire Gate itself.
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Exploring Lincolnshire Gate
Where is Lincolnshire Gate?
Lincolnshire Gate is a specific point on a road. It's not a town or a village. It marks the place where a small country road crosses from the county of Lincolnshire into the county of Rutland. This spot is found southwest of Castle Bytham.
A Look at the Past: Quarries
On both sides of the road at Lincolnshire Gate, you can find the remains of old quarries. Quarries are places where stone is dug out of the ground. These quarries were used for a very long time, from the Middle Ages until the early 1900s. People used the stone they found here to build things and to make roads nearby.
Nature at Robert's Field
Just a short distance north of Lincolnshire Gate, about 250 yards (228 meters) away, is a wonderful nature reserve called Robert's Field. This reserve is about 10 acres (4 hectares) in size. It's a special type of grassland called calcareous grassland, which means it grows on chalky or limy soil.
Robert's Field is so important that it's been named a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means the area has special plants, animals, or geological features that need to be protected. It's a great place to see local wildlife and learn about different types of plants.
