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The Market Place
Start your journey in The Market Place, one of Kirton in Lindsey’s oldest and most significant areas. This part of the village has witnessed centuries of change, from the Anglo-Saxon days when it served as a livestock trading hub, to 1324, when Queen Isabella granted Kirton a charter for a market and fair. This transformation made the Market Place Kirton’s economic centre, a role it still plays today.
Looking North
As you stand near the Town Hall, take a moment to imagine the Market Place in the late 19th century. While most of the original buildings have disappeared, the old water pump, one of Kirton’s three public wells, remains. It stood here long before piped water arrived in the late 1930s.
Looking West
To the West, you’ll see Cobb Hall, a Grade II listed building constructed in 1812. Though its original purpose is unknown, it was likely where market tolls were paid. Look closely and you’ll notice that much of this view has remained unchanged over time.
Looking South-East
Looking at this row of buildings, they are largely intact today, if heavily altered in places. The derelict building on the left is The Greyhound pub which was knocked down to make way for the Town Hall.
