North Riding of Lindsey

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The North Riding of Lindsey was a division of the Lindsey part of Lincolnshire in England. It consisted of the north-eastern part of the county, and included the Bradley-Haverstoe, Ludborough, Walshcroft and Yarborough wapentakes.

Coordinates: 53°30′N0°18′W / 53.5°N 0.3°W / 53.5; -0.3

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