Washingborough | |
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St John the Evangelist Church, Washingborough parish church | |
Location within Lincolnshire | |
Population | 3,356 (2001 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | TF019706 |
• London | 115 mi (185 km) S |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LINCOLN |
Postcode district | LN4 |
Dialling code | 01522 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
Fire | Lincolnshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Washingborough is a village in the North Kesteven district in 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.[2] 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.