Historic Towns and Villages in Lincolnshire
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A village in northwestern Lincolnshire, Torksey was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, but it has a history going back much further. The Roman canal called the Foss Dyke crosses the River Trent here through a series of locks and the Romans founded a town here called Tiovulfingacester.
Torksey, Lincolnshire, England
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Heritage Highlight: 16th century Torksey Castle ruins
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There are several Wainfleets, All Saints, St Mary, and Tofts among them. The market town and port of Wainfleet All Saints stands beside the rivers Limb and Steeping, in the East Lindsey district. The term 'wainfleet' comes from a combination of 'wegn' and 'fleot', meaning a place where a wagon can cross a stream.
Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England
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Heritage Highlight: 15th century Magdalene College School
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A lovely village on the very edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Walesby has two parish churches; the most interesting by far is the old medieval church atop the hill over the village. This is the so-called 'Rambler's Church', favoured by walkers following the Viking Way long-distance path, which runs right through the churchyard. There are fabulous views from Walesby church, looking west towards Lincoln.
Walesby, Lincolnshire, England
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Willoughby is an attractive village near Alford, in the east of Lincolnshire, known for its connection to the early settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. One intriguing historical feature is found behind Tavern Way where you can see the remains of an earthwork of unknown origin.
Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England
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Heritage Highlight: Captain John Smith's birthplace at Covell's Farm
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Woodhall Spa in an attractive village some 20 miles south of Lincoln. The 'spa' part of the village's name tells its own story; Woodhall became a fashionable spa destination after bromo-iodine springs were discovered here in the 19th century.
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England
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Heritage Highlight: 13th century St Leonard's Chapel
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Sometimes called Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, this attractive village in southwestern Lincolnshire is home to Woolsthorpe Manor, the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton. It was in the orchard beside the manor house that Newton is thought to have had his revelation about the law of gravity. Woolsthorpe Manor is well worth a visit, but spare time for a wander through the pretty village.
Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
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Heritage Highlight: Woolsthorpe Manor, birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton
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