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Saint Thomas of Canterbury's Parish Church, Digby, Lincolnshire

The village of Digby sits on the B road between Lincoln & Sleaford, The parish church is located in the centre of the village and is dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury.

It has Norman zigzag carving in the doorway, 13th century arcades and west tower, which is capped by a 15th century crocketed spire.

 

Close to the village is RAF Digby which opened in 1918 and is still an active militay base, it is also home to the Sector Operations Room Museum which was opened in 1997 and is usually open to the general public at specific times during the year.

 

The village was also served by it's own railway station on the Lincoln to Peterborough line, the station opened on 1st August 1882, the same day as the railway line. The station closed to passenger on 11th September 1961, however the line is still in use.

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Uploaded on January 8, 2020