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Alford (pronounced "Olford" in
Lincolnshire) was established as a small hamlet in
pre-Norman times at a place where it was easy to
ford the local stream.
It was granted a market
charter in 1283 and prospered with the arrival of
the railway and the Alford to Sutton-on-Sea steam
tram in 1884.
It is today perhaps most famous for its
five-sailed windmill, Hoyle's Mill, one of only
three remaining in Lincolnshire which are still
working.
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Hoyle's Mill - Photo:
Dave Hitchborne
CCL |
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St Wilfrid's Church, Alford
Photo:
Andrew Telfer
CCL |
At one time the town boasted
three windmills but this is the last and dates
from 1837.
Today it operates as a tourist attraction but
stone-ground wholemeal flour is available for
purchase.
The town's oldest building
is St. Wilfrid's Church, dating from the 13th
century.
The Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
originally started in a room above the church
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Further information:
Alford Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast
accommodation
Alford Self catering holiday cottages, cabins, lodges,
mobile homes parks
Alford Camping sites and touring caravan parks
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