Parish in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.771, 0.149 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 45 21 |
Little Sutton sits in the flat, low-lying landscape of South Holland in Lincolnshire, England, a classic fenland village dominated by straight drains, low embankments and big skies. The settlement owes much of its character to the historic drainage and land-reclamation schemes that shaped the Fens, so you’ll find a mix of market-garden plots, pasture and neat brick cottages rather than dramatic topography; hints of old windmill and pumping-station heritage are part of the local story.
Economically and socially the village remains closely tied to agriculture and horticulture, with vegetable and bulb growing common in the surrounding fields, while residents often use nearby market towns such as Spalding and Long Sutton for shops and services. It’s a quiet, tight-knit community with the sort of voluntary groups and village events typical of rural Lincolnshire, where local identity and practical countryside skills still play an important role.
PE12 9EQ, PE12 9EG, PE12 9AJ, PE12 9AN, PE12 9EL