Market Deeping, Lincolnshire - Miscellaneous Photographs

Market Deeping is a town in Lincolnshire, England, on the north bank of the River Welland and the A15 road. It is the second largest of The Deepings and its eponymous market has been held since at least 1220. The river here forms the Lincolnshire border. Peterborough is about 8 miles to the south. The town is known for its stone buildings dating back to the seventeenth century, its largely fifteenth century church dedicated to Saint Guthlac, and the remains of a market cross. Notable people from the town include Charles Hardwicke. (Source: Wikipedia)

Deeping Church (Parish Church of St Guthlac) photographed during the 1920s. Interestingly, the owner of this photograph, Marcus Thompson, pointed out the time on the clock which reads approximately 9:17 (am). Marcus has cycled to Market Deeping church and timed himself and has worked out his grandfather, who took this photograph, would have had to leave his home in Peterborough at around 8:25am to arrive at the church on his bicycle.

The Parish Church of St Guthlac pictured how it looks today. The only difference between now and the 1920s is the metalwork above the gate is missing.

Market Deeping bridge photographed 12th July 1925. This is the main route (A15) into Market Deeping and before the bypass was built it carried all traffic that went on to surrounding villages. The bridge was built in 1842, the first vehicle to cross it was the Lincoln Royal Mail stage coach. The building to the left is now the Coach House pub.

The Lock photographed 12th July, 1925. Now known as the mill, situated on the Market Deeping to Stamford road (A16). Thanks to Marcus Thompson we have a little more information about the Mill, most of the building has been demolished (year unknown) and only the house remains which cannot be seen in the above photograph. The actual location places it just off the B1525 almost opposite Tattershall Drive.

Image of the site of the Lock/Mill as seen today.

A milepost situated on the A15 in Market Deeping. I wonder if it still exists? Photograph taken sometime in the 1920s.

To answer the question above, 'I wonder if it still exists?', well the answer is yes. Thanks to one of our visitors, we have the answer! The milepost does indeed still exist, but the farm in the background of the above photograph no longer exists, it has been replaced by a housing estate within the last 15 years. The location is shown in the photographs below which is just past St Guthlac's church. This road is not actually the A15, but does lead to it and also the A16. It is a 'B' road (B1524).

Overhead view of the milepost site (circled). The graveyard of St Guthlac's Church can be seen in the top right of the image.