Project Gutenberg 2020-06-05 Public domain in the USA. 174 Weir, George Historical and descriptive sketches of the town and soke of Horncastle [1822] in the county of Lincoln and several places adjacent Transcribed from the 1822 Sherwood, Neely, And Jones edition by David Price "Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle" by George Weir is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the rich history and descriptive details of Horncastle and its surrounding areas, including its Roman heritage and medieval developments. The text seeks to provide insights into the town's configuration, historical significance, and notable landmarks, making it a significant read for those interested in local history. The opening of the work introduces Horncastle as a notable town strategically located at the confluence of two rivers, with roots traced back to the Roman occupation of Britain. It outlines Horncastle's evolution from a military station during the Roman era to a trade center in later years, highlighting its ancient fortifications and significant archaeological finds. The text also sets the stage for subsequent chapters that delve into the town's history during various periods, including the Saxon government and the Civil Wars, providing the reader with a foundational understanding of its heritage and significance in Lincolnshire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Horncastle (England) DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 306541 2025-06-24T14:26:04.832220 text/html 284308 2024-10-18T03:48:06 text/html 6461616 2025-06-24T14:26:12.713171 application/epub+zip 6453133 2025-06-24T14:26:06.225202 application/epub+zip 149070 2025-06-24T14:26:05.406219 application/epub+zip 6917676 2025-06-24T14:26:16.913175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6875952 2025-06-24T14:26:11.266245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220153 2022-09-28T05:15:41.711350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244920 2025-06-24T14:26:03.880226 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 224920 2024-10-18T03:48:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15875 2025-06-24T14:26:17.057152 application/rdf+xml 10907 2025-06-24T14:26:05.501211 image/jpeg 2534 2025-06-24T14:26:05.454234 image/jpeg 6440891 2025-06-24T14:26:04.975259 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog