Deeping St James
Deeping St James lies east of Market Deeping, Lincolnshire on the River Welland, in the middle of rich sedimentary agricultural land. It holds the record for the longest parish in England. Based around a now lost 12th Century Benedictine Priory, destroyed in the dissolution. The stones from the priory were used to build various 17th century buildings in the area. The village also features an 18th century village lock up.
- Map sources for Deeping St James
- Deeping St James Website
Categories: UK geography stubs | Villages in Lincolnshire