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Halton Holegate

Halton Holegate is a small village in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) east from Spilsby.

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History

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The village Anglican church is Grade II* listed and dedicated to St Andrew.[2] Originating from the 14th century with later additions, it is chiefly Perpendicular in style, except for the tower and the east end which were rebuilt in 1866 by James Fowler.[3]

1977 Vulcan crash

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Avro Vulcan 'XM600' crashed at 3.50pm on 17 January 1977, from RAF Waddington 101 Sqn[4] Five aircrew parachuted, who were taken to the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, then to RAF Hospital Nocton Hall. Lindsey Fire Brigade attended from Skegness, Alford, Horncastle.[5][6][7]

  • Pilot - 30 year old Robert Aspinall
  • Co-pilot - 27 year old Neil Ryder of Welton, Lincolnshire
  • Navigator - 26 year old John Critchley of Lincoln
  • Navigator - 45 year old John Clark of Lincoln
  • Air Electronics Officer - 45 year old Vernon Prior of Waddington

Geography

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The village also has a public house.

Governance

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An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches south west to East Kirkby with a total population taken at the 2011 census of 2,495.[8]

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