Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire, PE12 9YN

Date of visit: 5th Jan 2022

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Sutton Bridge is a village and civil parish in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A17 road, 7 miles (11 km) north from Wisbech and 9 miles (14 km) west from King’s Lynn. The village includes a commercial dock on the west bank of the River Nene over which spans a swing bridge, and the parish, two 19th-century lighthouses 3 miles (5 km) to the north from the village on the river Nene.

Stretching to the east and north was a vast, fast flowing expanse of marshes known as Cross Keys Wash, through which the River Nene (earlier, the Wellstream) wound its way to the sea. The whole area is composed of sand and silt, shifting regularly as the water cut new channels. The track across the marshes between Lincolnshire and Norfolk was passable at low water and needed a guide for a safe passage. Livestock, travellers, wagons and coaches were lost into the quicksand of the marshes.

Since reclamation began in the 16th century of the estuary between Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge, The Wash House (now the Bridge Hotel) marked the start of the safe track and it was possible to hire guides to help the general travellers and also the drovers with their herds of cattle, flocks of sheep or geese safely over the marsh.

Internal ref number: LL/131/263

Date of Visit: 5th Jan 2022

Kiosk Type: K6
Door Type: B
Crown: St Edward
Kiosk Colour: Red
Usage: Phone
Phone Number (if known): 01406 350303

Northing & Westing: 52°45’59.7″N, 0°11’46.8″E
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Grid Reference: TF 48282 21038
OS X & Y: 321038, 548282
Latitude & Longitude: 52.766589, 0.196324
UK Postcode: PE12 9YN
County: Lincolnshire


Listed Status: Historic Eng. Ref. 1064548 22/02/1991