Washingborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washingborough |
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 St John the Evangelist Church, Washingborough parish church |
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 Washingborough
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| Population | 3,356 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TF019706 |
| • London | 115 mi (185 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LINCOLN |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Dialling code | 01522 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Washingborough is a village found in Lincolnshire, England. It's part of the North Kesteven area. This village is located about 3 miles (5 km) east of the city of Lincoln. It is also about 18 miles (29 km) from Sleaford.
In 2001, the village had 3,356 people living there. By 2011, this number grew to 3,482. Washingborough sits on the lower part of the Lincoln Cliff. This is a large limestone hill. The River Witham flows right through it. From the village center, you can see the south side of Lincoln Cathedral and its three tall towers.
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Exploring Washingborough's Location
Washingborough is a special place on the River Witham. It marks where the Lincolnshire Fens begin. Some people say it's the most northern village in this fen area. The Fens are low, marshy lands that were first drained by the Romans.
The Roman Car Dyke was a long ditch. It ran from Washingborough all the way to the River Nene. This river is near Peterborough.
A Look at Washingborough's Past
The name 'Washingborough' has an interesting history. It might mean 'fortification near the wash'. Or it could mean 'fortification of the people of Wassa'.
There is a special war memorial in the church. It remembers the brave men from Heighington and Washingborough.
Ancient Discoveries in Washingborough
Archaeologists from the TV show Time Team did a dig here. They found amazing things next to the River Witham. They discovered an important settlement from the late Iron Age. This was around 1000 BC!
Back then, the river had tides. The evidence shows it was a busy place for trading and metalworking. People here traded with places in northern Europe. They found copper ore and metal blocks. They also found tools used for melting metal.
This settlement might have become less important as water levels rose. The area became too wet for people to live there easily. A lot of the old settlement was destroyed. This happened when the river was made straighter in the 1700s. This was part of the big effort to drain the Fens.
The Witham Shield was found nearby in 1826. This shield is from the Iron Age. It is now kept in the famous British Museum.
Washingborough's Railway History
Washingborough used to have a railway line. It was called the Lincolnshire Loop Line. This line connected Lincoln to Peterborough. It went through towns like Boston and Spalding.
The station in the village closed to passengers in 1940. It never opened again. The line stopped carrying goods in the 1970s. Now, it's a walking and cycling path. It's called the "Water Rail Way." It runs between Lincoln and Woodhall Junction.
The Village Church
The main church in Washingborough is called St John the Evangelist. The lower parts of its tower are very old. They were built during the Norman times. Inside, you can see a Norman font. This is a special bowl used for baptisms.
Some windows in the church remember a Zeppelin raid. This happened in the village in 1916 during World War I.
What Washingborough Offers
Washingborough has many useful places for its residents.
- There are two pubs: The Ferryboat and The Hunters Leap.
- You can find a Chinese takeaway and a pizza takeaway.
- There's also a fish and chip shop.
- The village has a supermarket and a post office with a chemist.
The Powell hut is a local building. It is where the scouting and guiding groups meet. The Peterborough to Lincoln Line railway passes through one corner of the village.
Learning in Washingborough
Washingborough Academy is the village's primary school. The school has received good ratings. This was from their Ofsted inspections in 2009, 2012, and 2017.
Twin Village Connection
Washingborough has a special friendship with another village.
Orgerus in Yvelines, France.
See also
In Spanish: Washingborough para niños
