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The Grantham Canal opened to traffic in 1797 and was finally 'abandoned' in 1936

©Richard Croft

Looking west near Redmile Bridge along the towpath of the disused Grantham Canal

©Richard Croft

Nearly every available open stretch of water along the canal has a dense covering of duck weed this year. Drainage pipe at ground level across the canal. Limbo dancing for bargees I think!

©Kate Jewell

Otherwise known as bridge 54 at Redmile over the disused Grantham Canal

©Richard Croft

A brick and stone Vale of Belvoir village with some very interesting vernacular architecture, including the Peacock Inn! More info at http://www.granthamcanal.com/leisure/peacock.htm

©Kate Jewell

Dist:0.1km<br/>Looking towards St Peter's Church.
There are several converted farm buildings along this lane which leads to a small development of 1970 to 80s bungalows and houses.
(Taken on the 1,000th day of geograph.org.uk)

©Kate Jewell

Dist:0.2km<br/>Historic inn at Redmile - the peacock is the heraldic emblem of the Manvers family, Dukes of Rutland and owners of much of the surrounding countryside.

©Richard Croft

Dist:0.2km<br/>Many a good meal has been had in this hostelry over the years.
The road ahead goes straight across country to the A52. The turn to the right is Church Corner and leads to a couple of cottages and the pub car park.
(Taken on the 1,000th day of geograph.org.uk)

©Kate Jewell

Dist:0.2km<br/>Octagonal 15th century font with decorated panels on the stem and bowl

©Richard Croft

Dist:0.2km<br/>Right at the north western end of the village this inn is very popular with walkers and even at the beginning of December the tables and chairs are available outside for their use. Not today, though; there was a cold wind blowing down Main Street.
(Taken on the 1,000th day of geograph.org.uk)

©Kate Jewell

Dist:0.2km<br/>St Peter's Church on the right with the Peacock Inn straight ahead. The fence , right foreground surrounds a children's play field.

(Taken on the 1,000th day of geograph.org.uk)

©Kate Jewell

Dist:0.2km<br/>Ironstone restored 13th & 14th century church

©Richard Croft

Dist:0.2km<br/>Plain circular capital on a circular pier in the south arcade of St.Peter's church

©Richard Croft

Dist:0.2km<br/>The bridge crosses a stream called The Grimmer. The spire is St.Peter's church.

©Mat Fascione

Dist:0.2km<br/>Restored 14th century chancel in St.Peter's church

©Richard Croft

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