Village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England
Washingborough
Washingborough is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.
Located 3 miles (5 km) east of Lincoln and 18 miles (29 km) from Sleaford.
The population in the 2001 census was 3,356, increasing to 3,482 at the 2011 census and 3,664 at the 2021 census. It is situated on the lower slopes of Lincoln Cliff limestone escarpment where the River Witham breaks through it. The south side of Lincoln Cathedral and its three towers can be seen from the village centre.
How locals move
Getting around Washingborough the local way
- Get aroundThe medieval spine of town isn't suitable for anything more elaborate than a pack-mule or hand-cart.
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