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The birthplace of Hereward the Wake (the Anglo-Saxon rebel who defied the Norman Conquest), the Red Hall (a rare Jacobean town house), the Bourne Eau river, and a Lincolnshire market town with remarkable historical depth
A little history
Bourne claims to be the birthplace of Hereward the Wake — the Anglo-Saxon thane who led the last significant English resistance against William the Conqueror from his Fen island stronghold at Ely. The Red Hall, built in 1605, is one of Lincolnshire's finest Jacobean buildings.
The Red Hall is fascinating — check opening times. The Bourne Eau river walk through the town. The Thursday market for local Lincolnshire produce. The abbey grounds for quiet.
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The town centre has independent cafes and a good market. Local Lincolnshire produce — game, beef and vegetables — is excellent.
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Bourne is a place in Lincolnshire known for the birthplace of Hereward the Wake (the Anglo-Saxon rebel who defied the Norman Conquest), the Red Hall (a rare Jacobean town house), the Bourne Eau river, and a Lincolnshire market town with remarkable historical depth. Bourne claims to be the birthplace of Hereward the Wake — the Anglo-Saxon thane who led the last significant English resistance against William the Conqueror from his Fen island stronghold at Ely. The population is around 14,000.
The town centre has independent cafes and a good market. Local Lincolnshire produce — game, beef and vegetables — is excellent.
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Roam covers Bourne and the surrounding area in Lincolnshire, including Morton, Dyke, Thurlby, Carlby, Braceborough, Wilsthorpe, Obthorpe and Scottlethorpe.
