[5] The village is next to the Trent, built on clay and prone to flooding, so there is a strong local link to water.

[7] Wheatley lay on the Roman road Ermine Street between Lincoln and Doncaster.

Interest from the trust's investments are distributed to charitable projects in these areas three times each year.

The churchyard contains a Calvary Cross (Grade II listed) that commemorates the men of North and South Wheatley who died in World War I.

Thought to have been built in the 11th century, the surviving ruins of St Helen's church consist of a free standing arch and tower, which has an integral spiral staircase to the ringing chamber and the remains of a frame for 3 bells.

The church was declared redundant in 1883 and subsequently demolished, its walls pulled down by traction engines.

In 2013, a project funded by English Heritage and Nottinghamshire County Council was undertaken to restore the ruins.

The North Wheatley Church of England Primary School teaches pupils between the ages of 3 and 11, and has approximately 96 students.

The percentage of students living in the North Wheatley area is just 1.4%, compared to the national average of 4.4%.

Almost 200 years ago, census information shows us that more than half of males in North Wheatley aged 20 and over were Agricultural Laborers.

[18] The village still has a strong agricultural economy, with a good rate of local employment.

Wheatley Bowls Club compete in local tournaments and have offered coaching days.