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Straddling the A15 just north of Market Deeping, Langtoft is a linear village that has managed to retain its character despite the growth of nearby Peterborough and Stamford. Its name is Old Norse for ‘long curtilage,’ a nod to the deep, narrow plots of land that still define the village’s historic layout. At its heart stands the 13th-century Church of St John the Baptist, built from local limestone, while the surrounding landscape is shaped by the area’s gravel-working heritage; many of the old pits have been reclaimed as nature reserves or private lakes, making the eastern side of the village surprisingly aqueous and a haven for birdlife. It is a practical spot for those who need access to the city but prefer a base on the edge of the Fens, offering a primary school, a traditional pub, and a distinct sense of separation from the larger suburban developments to the south.