Stamford, Lincolnshire
Town in Lincolnshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stamford is a town and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population at the 2011 census was 19,701[2] and estimated at 20,645 in 2019.[3] The town has 17th- and 18th-century stone buildings, older timber-framed buildings and five medieval parish churches.[4] It is a frequent film location. In 2013 it was rated a top place to live in a survey by The Sunday Times.[5] Its name has been passed on to Stamford, Connecticut, founded in 1641.[6]
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Stamford | |
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St Mary's Hill, Stamford | |
Location within Lincolnshire | |
Population | 19,701 |
OS grid reference | TF0207 |
• London | 92 mi (148 km) S |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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Post town | STAMFORD |
Postcode district | PE9 |
Dialling code | 01780 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
Fire | Lincolnshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
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