Washingborough
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Coordinates: 53°13′24″N 0°28′28″W / 53.22326°N 0.47444°W
| Washingborough | |
  Washingborough shown within Lincolnshire |
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| Population | 3,356 (2001 Census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| - London | 142 miles (229 km) S |
| District | North Kesteven |
| Shire county | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LINCOLN |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Dialling code | 01522 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| European Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire | |
Washingborough is a large village 5 kilometres (3 miles) east of the city of Lincoln in North Kesteven, located on the lower slopes of the limestone escarpment known as the Lincoln Cliff where the River Witham breaks through the Lincoln Edge.
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[edit] Geography
It is the point on the River Witham at which the Lincolnshire Fens begin. The Fens were first drained by the Romans and the Roman Car Dyke ran from Washingborough to the River Nene, near Peterborough. The River Witham at this point is used by pleasure craft and narrowboaters can find convenient mooring five minute walk away from the village centre. The Peterborough to Lincoln Line passes through the south-west corner of the village.
[edit] History
The parish church is dedicated to St John the Evangelist. St John's Church has a Norman tower, and inside the church is a Norman font. Church windows depict a Zeppelin raid on the village in 1916.
[edit] Amenities
The villages has three local pubs, The Royal Oak on Main Road,[1] The Ferryboat on High Street and the Hunters Leap on Oak Hill,[2] together with a number of food outlets (Chinese and Indian takeaways, a pizza house and a fish and chip shop) Shopping in the village can be at the local supermarket, paper shop or post office/chemists.
The village has an active scout troop which enjoys activities such as canoeing and fishing (a popular activity in the village due to its proximity to the River Witham).
[edit] Twin village
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Village history
- Parish council
- Washingborough on Time team
- Washingborough Archaeology Group
- Washingborough Hall Hotel
- Guardian review of Washingborough Hall
