Stamford
Stamford
Stamford, a market town in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, is a picture-perfect destination for visitors seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
With its stunning medieval architecture, vibrant nightlife, and peaceful green spaces, Stamford is a place where people can come to relax and get away from it all
The town’s history dates back as far as the 11th century, when it was known for its wool trade. Today, Stamford remains an important regional market centre for farming communities.
Created: 11 December 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Stamford
Shopping in Stamford
Local History around Stamford
There are some historic monuments around including:
Whitefriars GateWothorpe HouseGreyfriars Priory (site of)Tower of city wall, West StreetArea of medieval town by Barnhill HouseErmine Street, section S of Quarry FarmBrasenose GateCollyweston sundialMedieval settlement remains at Shillingthorpe ParkStamford Castle (remains of)St Michael's Priory rere-dorterSite of manor house and gardensAustin Friars PrioryCausewayed campRuins and site of St Leonard's PrioryWoodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpondSite of St Peter's ChurchCastle Dyke moated siteAir photography site NE of village and site of Roman townUffington BridgeEssendine Castle moated siteSite of Brazenose CollegeNorman arch at No 11 St Mary's HillDuddington Bridge.Wildlife in and Around Stamford
Mammals found in Stamford
There have been 36 species of mammals recorded in the stamford area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brandt's Bat (Myotis brandtii) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
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Birds found in Stamford
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the stamford area.
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) |
| Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) |
| Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) |
| Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) |
