Brington and Molesworth sit within the ‘Northern Wolds Landscape Character Area’.
The Northern Wolds are the highest land in the District and they are formed of glacial till on overlying rock. Ridges have been formed by streams that have eroded pronounced valleys. The area is described in the LCA as having a harmonious character and relative tranquillity.
Each of the small villages are of approximately equal size. Each has its own distinctive listed stone church and some other listed buildings, together with a modest amount of modern development.
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A strong topography of ridges bisected by pronounced valleys
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Valleys are well vegetated and intimate in scale, while ridges/plateaux feel more open
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An historic landscape, containing many medieval features
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Dispersed pattern of historic villages, with little modern development
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Distinctive church towers topped with spires form characteristic landmarks