skip to main content
The Association of British Counties

Gazetteer of
British Place Names

The definitive reference source to the United Kingdom. Explore over 300,000 places.

 Menu  Menu

Stamford, Lincolnshire / Northamptonshire

Stamford is a town on the banks of the River Welland. Most of the town is in Lincolnshire but a sizeable part is south of river in Northamptonshire (in the Soke of Peterborough). The town is best known for its mediæval core of streets, lined with 17th-18th century stone buildings, older timber-framed buildings and five mediæval parish churches. The town is within the council area of South Kesteven (Lincolnshire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lincolnshire / Northamptonshire
Division of County: Soke of Peterborough (Northants part)
Lat, Long: 52.652104,-0.48106098
Grid Reference: TF 0285 0712
Civil Parish: Stamford CP
Council Area: South Kesteven CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA

GBPN ID: 42021
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Stamford,_Lincolnshire_42021

 Explore Stamford on Wikishire
 Peruse Lincolnshire / Northamptonshire on Wikishire