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Top - ‘Searching’ - by Les Bicknell & Laurence Edwards - a sculpture on the Louth Art Trail. Bottom - One of the antique shops in Horncastle.
The Lincolnshire Wolds - almost on the doorstep - 2
The traditional market town of Market Rasen (35M) has held its market ever since mediaeval times and before. Horseracing has taken place here for as long as anyone can remember, and the town provides an ideal access point for the Wolds.
Situated bang on the Greenwich Meridian, visitors to Louth (54M) can move between east and west hemispheres simply by crossing the street – perhaps to discover the modern art spread throughout the streets as part of Louth’s Art Trail. Alternatively a climb to the top of St James’ church spire (the highest parish church spire in England) offers extensive views of both hemispheres from the coast to the Wolds.
Horncastle (52.5M) was once known as Banovallum, and the remains of its Roman walls can still be inspected inside the Library, where they have been preserved. Today, the town is now more distinguished for its 18th and 19th century architecture and the numerous antique shops scattered around the town covering everything from furniture to collectables.
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