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West Wykeham
53.3794° N, -0.1719° E
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West Wykeham is a deserted medieval village in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England. It is situated just over 1 mile (1.6 km) east from Ludford. West Wykeham is recorded in documents of 1334. The village was impoverished by the end of the 14th century.
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Decline by end of 14th century
14th century
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1334
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