Museums · East Midlands
Alford, Lincolnshire
In or near Hogsthorpe.
Alford is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The population
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alford is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The population was recorded as 3,459 in the 2011 Census and estimated at 3,830 in 2021. It lies between the towns of Mablethorpe, Louth, Spilsby, and Skegness and acts as a local retail centre.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alford is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The population was recorded as 3,459 in the 2011 Census and estimated at 3,830 in 2021. It lies between the towns of Mablethorpe, Louth, Spilsby, and Skegness and acts as a local retail centre.
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Background
History
Alford is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Alforde. There was a settlement at Alford in pre-Norman times and it provided a place to cross the beck. This is intimated in the 'ford' part of its name. The name Alford derives from the Old English ald-ford meaning 'old ford'. The town occupied an important position historically and a charter was obtained by William Well, lord of the manor of Alford, in 1283 for a market to be held on Tuesdays and two annual fairs – one at Whitsun and the other in November. These remained active until 1939 with the bull fair continuing until 1972. A cattle market was established in 1911 but closed in 1987. The railway was opened in 1848 but was closed in 1970…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2600, 0.1800
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Alford
- Postcode
- LN13 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikipedia: Alford, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alford, Lincolnshire?
- Alford, Lincolnshire is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN13 9AD), in the parish of Alford.
- What is Alford, Lincolnshire?
- Alford is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The population
- How do I get to Alford, Lincolnshire?
- Drivers can use postcode LN13 9AD.
- Is Alford, Lincolnshire a protected site?
- Yes — Alford, Lincolnshire is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Alford, Lincolnshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN13 9AD. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.