Burton upon Stather

Burton upon Stather, also hyphenated as Burton-upon-Stather,

The name Burton is an Old English word meaning "fortified farm" and Stather is Old Norse, meaning a landing-stage.^[3]

Up to 1914, the river landing was used as a calling place by steamers between Gainsborough and Hull.^[4]

A large slipway of concrete and wood to the north of Burton Stather was built in 1944 by the 79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom). It was used for testing and training with amphibious Duplex Drive tanks during the Second World War.^[5]

In 2009 a voluntary group was set up to protect, restore and provide access to the old Tank Ramp on the River Trent.^[6][7]

Community

The

Burton Playing Fields is a section of land on the outskirts of the village, with facilities including a children's play area, a basketball court, various sports fields and a pavilion. It is also used for training and play by various local football teams.^[citation needed]

The village received press attention over the issue of whether or not to have wind turbines built locally.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Burton, Lincolnshire, a civil parish just outside Lincoln

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