Horncastle
| Horncastle | |
|---|---|
| Town and civil parish | |
St Mary's Church, Horncastle | |
Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Area | 5.73 km2 (2.21 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,291 (2021) |
| • Density | 1,272/km2 (3,290/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TF2669 |
| • London | 115 mi (185 km) S |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HORNCASTLE |
| Postcode district | LN9 |
| Dialling code | 01507 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Horncastle is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district in Lincolnshire, England. It is 17 miles (27 km) east of Lincoln. Its population was 6,815 at the 2011 census and estimated at 7,123 in 2019. A section of the ancient Roman walls remains.