Heckington

Heckington stands as Lincolnshire's largest village with approximately 3,353 residents, featuring medieval architecture, historic windmill, and comprehensive local services including shops, restaurants, and transport connections.

The village traces its origins to the 10th century and houses St Andrew's Church from the 1300s, renowned for its Grade I listed Decorated Gothic architecture and detailed stone carvings including Easter sepulchre.

Heckington hosts England's largest village show annually in July since 1864, attracting over 30,000 visitors with agricultural displays, livestock exhibitions, craft markets, and traditional rural demonstrations.

The village provides railway station access on the Grantham to Skegness line, local amenities including Co-op store, butchers, greengrocers, and serves as base for Heritage Lincolnshire archaeological organization.

Heckington features the only eight-sailed windmill in Western Europe, originally built in 1830 and reconstructed after storm damage using bricks from a dismantled Boston mill.

Location: North Kesteven

GPS coordinates: 52.98200,-0.30400

Latest update: July 4, 2025 11:14