Halton Holegate


Halton Holegate is a small village in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated east from Spilsby.

History

The village Anglican church is Listed building#Categories of [listed building|Grade II*] listed and dedicated to St Andrew. Originating from the 14th century with later additions, it is chiefly Perpendicular in style, except for the tower and the east end which were rebuilt in 1866 by James Fowler.

1977 Vulcan crash

Avro Vulcan 'XM600' crashed at 3.50pm on 17 January 1977, from RAF Waddington 101 Sqn Five aircrew parachuted, who were taken to the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, then to RAF Hospital Nocton Hall. Lindsey Fire Brigade attended from Skegness, Alford, Horncastle.
  • Pilot - 30 year old Robert Aspinall
  • Co-pilot - 27 year old Neil Ryder of Welton, Lincolnshire
  • Navigator - 26 year old John Critchley of Lincoln
  • Navigator - 45 year old John Clark of Lincoln
  • Air Electronics Officer - 45 year old Vernon Prior of Waddington

Geography

The village also has a public house.

Governance

An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches south west to East Kirkby with a total population taken at the 2011 census of 2,495.