6.7.1

Background

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Historical background of Sturton-le-Steeple

Sturton-le-Steeple is a small rural village in Nottinghamshire, on the edge of the floodplain of the river Trent.

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Location

  • Sturton-le-Steeple is a small rural village in Nottinghamshire. It is located 6 miles east of Retford and 5 miles south-west of Gainsborough.
  • The village is located on the edge of the floodplain of the river Trent, 2 miles from the channel itself, and at the perimeter of a range of low hills running north to south almost parallel to the river.
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Pastor John Robinson

  • Another important historical connection is that Pastor John Robinson was born in Sturton-le-Steeple in 1576.
    • John Robinson was the founder of the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed to North America in the Mayflower.

Modern Background of Sturton-le-Steeple

Sturton-le-Steeple is in a location with fertile soil for farming. It also has power stations nearby and has become a commuter village.

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Farming

  • The fertile soil and the firm ground afforded by the hills above the marshes nearer to the river provided an ideal location for farmers.
  • The soil is friable and easily worked for arable farming and the pasture land for cattle is good.
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People

  • The village has become a commuter and retirement community.
  • Due to its historical connections, there are often archaeologists in the area looking for evidence of Romans.
  • The village is also frequently visited by tourists from the USA.
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Power stations

  • Two power stations were constructed to the north of the village in the 1950s and 1960s at West Burton (on the site of a medieval village).
  • One is coal-fired and the other is a gas turbine based power station.
  • The cooling towers for the power stations dominate the landscape.

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1Tectonic Processes & Hazards

2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change

3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change

4Globalisation

5Option 4A: Regenerating Places

6Option 4B: Diverse Places

7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)

8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)

9Superpowers (A2 only)

10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)

11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)

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