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Keadby sits on the west bank of the River Trent, just a few miles west of Scunthorpe, where the landscape is defined by the meeting of the river and the Stainforth and Keadby Canal. Historically, it developed as a vital transport hub, once handling significant coal shipments and featuring a busy railway wharf. Today, the village is dominated by the Keadby Power Station, a major landmark on the horizon, but the atmosphere remains grounded in its industrial and maritime roots. Life here revolves around the Keadby Lock, where narrowboats transition between the canal and the tidal river, and the iconic sliding railway bridge that spans the water. It’s a practical, flat landscape typical of the Isle of Axholme fringe, offering straightforward access to the M181 and the amenities of Scunthorpe while maintaining a distinct sense of being tucked away on the water’s edge.