Village scene, Harlaxton

Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 21 Mar 2009

Lincolnshire is so rich in building stone that not many villages have a red-brick character. Most dwellings in Harlaxton, big or small, of whatever date, are of handsome red brick - often with stone detailing. The house shown here, 'Coneygree', is grander than most, but is typical of the character of the whole village. It dates, I believe, from the first half of the 19th century - probably the 1840's. (Does anybody know the origin of the name 'Coneygree'? Similar names, including 'Coneygier', are widespread in rural England. Something to do with rabbits? ) Coneygree stands overlooking this little green, which is somewhat of a focal point in the village plan. The obelisk has been identified by Richard Croft as Image An interesting contrast to red-brick Harlaxton is to be found nearby at Denton (in SK8632), which is largely built of ironstone, so that yellow, green and rusty shades predominate.

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