02173cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000170011324501380013026400510026830000470031933600260036633700260039233800360041850000310045450800800048552011740056553400450173965300250178485600430180999900190185262327UtSlPG20260610134433.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aWeir, George10aHistorical and descriptive sketches of the town and soke of Horncastle [1822] :bin the county of Lincoln and several places adjacent 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-06-05  aTranscribed from the 1822 Sherwood, Neely, And Jones edition by David Price  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHorncastle (England)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62327  c103151d103151