Lincolnshire

American

[ling-kuhn-sheer, -sher] / ˈlɪŋ kənˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in E England. 2,272 sq. mi. (5,885 sq. km).

Lincolnshire British

/ -ʃə, ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə /

noun

Lincs. a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: mostly low-lying and fertile, with fenland around the Wash and hills (the Lincoln Wolds ) in the east; one of the main agricultural counties of Great Britain: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire (both part of Humberside county from 1974 to 1996). Administrative centre: Lincoln. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 665 300 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 5880 sq km (2270 sq miles)

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More recently the 20-year-old from Rugby, in Warwickshire, went glamping in Lincolnshire with her boyfriend, Evan.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Like Labour, the Conservatives also lost councillors overnight, with Reform winning former strongholds such as Brentwood, Tamworth and North East Lincolnshire.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Households in North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive help with their bills.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Harriet White, who farms near Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, said her family was also reconsidering every penny they spend, including their young son's nursery fees.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It was the song of the Lincolnshire Poacher that Mr. Revere had taught Johnny and Johnny had taught Rab.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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