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Lincolnshire for Visitors Trivia Quiz

The rich farmland of Lincolnshire is ideal for visitors who enjoy mediaeval towns, arable countryside and a quiet coast. And there's more to the county - lively, touristy Lincoln, bustling ports, traditional seaside resorts, and soaring Humber Bridge.

A multiple-choice quiz by riotgrrl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
riotgrrl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,074

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lincolnshire is divided into three traditional regions. Which of these is NOT one of them? Hint

Lindsey

Fenland

Kesteven

Holland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although Lincolnshire is often though of as a flat county, there is a delightful range of hills in the north east, known as the: Hint

Wolds

Moors

Dales

Chilterns

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Question 3 of 10

3. For which product is the large town of Scunthorpe best known? Hint

Wool

Beef

Steel

Wheat

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Question 4 of 10

4. Grimsby is a fishing port in north-east Lincolnshire. But did the local MP really change his name to Austin Haddock to promote the local industry?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous Prime Minister came from the town of Grantham, in south-west Lincolnshire? Hint

Harold Wilson

Tony Blair

Margaret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

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Question 6 of 10

6. Skegness, a traditional seaside resort, has been advertised since the early 1900s with the 'Jolly Fisherman' and which unlikely slogan? Hint

'Skegness - nicer than Nice'

'Skegness - endless fun'

'Skegness - is so bracing'

'Skegness - resort of kings'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Boston, once England's second wealthiest town, traded with the Hanseatic League through its docks. How were they known? Hint

Steelyard

Squareyard

Dockyard

Backyard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Crowland, or Croyland, lies in the fens. In the centre of the village is a unique, three-sided: Hint

Market Hall

Bridge

Chapel

Castle

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Question 9 of 10

9. A castle and cathedral atop a steep hill dominate the city of Lincoln. Which character can you spot in the glorious Gothic cathedral? Hint

Lincoln Angel

Lincoln Giant

Lincoln Imp

Lincoln Devil

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lincoln is full of historic buildings. One, on the main road up the hill, is a twelfth century house. How is it popularly known? Hint

Prince's House

Parson's House

Jew's House

Merchant's House

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lincolnshire is divided into three traditional regions. Which of these is NOT one of them?

Answer: Fenland

Lindsey, originally the name of an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, covers roughly the areas north of Lincoln. Kesteven covers the south-west of the county, and Holland, named for its resemblance to Holland in the Netherlands, the south-east, which includes the Lincolnshire fens.

2. Although Lincolnshire is often though of as a flat county, there is a delightful range of hills in the north east, known as the:

Answer: Wolds

The Lincolnshire Wolds are a range of chalk hills. There are hundreds of square miles with distant views, diverse wildlife, prehistoric barrows and small villages, making this excellent walking country, and the inspiration for some of Tennyson's work.

3. For which product is the large town of Scunthorpe best known?

Answer: Steel

There's lots to see in north-western Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe has an excellent art centre, while nearby Epworth was the birthplace of John Wesley, founder of Methodism. Brigg has a famous annual horse fair, and Gainsborough's grand Old Hall was where Henry VIII met Catherine Parr, and was visited by the Pilgrim Fathers and Richard III.

4. Grimsby is a fishing port in north-east Lincolnshire. But did the local MP really change his name to Austin Haddock to promote the local industry?

Answer: Yes

In Grimsby, you can find the National Fishing Heritage Centre and the landmark Dock Tower. Next-door Cleethorpes is a seasoned resort, and the nearby Humber estuary is a haven for wetland creatures.

5. Which famous Prime Minister came from the town of Grantham, in south-west Lincolnshire?

Answer: Margaret Thatcher

Grantham, an attractive town on the Great North Road, is also famous as the town where Isaac Newton was educated. Another place to explore in west Lincolnshire is Stamford, where fine stone buildings line the banks of the river Welland.

6. Skegness, a traditional seaside resort, has been advertised since the early 1900s with the 'Jolly Fisherman' and which unlikely slogan?

Answer: 'Skegness - is so bracing'

Of course, Skegness has a pleasure pier and a Butlin's holiday camp, but the coastal area also offers miles of clean, sandy beaches, fun fairs with white-knuckle rides, and even a seal sanctuary.

7. Boston, once England's second wealthiest town, traded with the Hanseatic League through its docks. How were they known?

Answer: Steelyard

At Boston's peak, in the thirteenth century, it was the biggest British port north of London, and although it never had a large population, it was associated with more than thirty religious houses, and boasted three friaries. By the sixteenth century, the port had silted up, and but a grand new church, with a tower known as the 'Boston Stump' and guildhall had been built.

8. Crowland, or Croyland, lies in the fens. In the centre of the village is a unique, three-sided:

Answer: Bridge

Also in Crowland is a ruined mediaeval abbey. Nearby Spalding is a delightful town, surrounded by daffodil fields, which holds an annual flower festival. The surrounding fens are largely reclaimed marshland, but wildlife thrives in the few undrained areas.

9. A castle and cathedral atop a steep hill dominate the city of Lincoln. Which character can you spot in the glorious Gothic cathedral?

Answer: Lincoln Imp

The carved imp became the symbol of the city after an enterprising Victorian composed a story about it. Meanwhile, also 'uphill', you can see one of only four copies of the Magna Carta in the attractive Castle, or explore the Bishop's Palace.

10. Lincoln is full of historic buildings. One, on the main road up the hill, is a twelfth century house. How is it popularly known?

Answer: Jew's House

Also on the road appropriately named 'Steep Hill', you can find remains of the city's Roman walls. At the top of the hill is a surviving gate from the town known to the Romans as 'Lindum Colonia'. But Lincoln is also a modern city, with excellent pubs and restaurants, and new university, making it an excellent base to explore Lincolnshire from.

Source: Author riotgrrl

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