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West Wykeham

Deserted medieval village in Lincolnshire, UK

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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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Coordinates

53.38° N, -0.17° E