Market Rasen
| Market Rasen | |
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 Queen Street, Market Rasen |
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| Market Rasen shown within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 3,904 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF108891 |
| • London | 130 mi (210 km) S |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MARKET RASEN |
| Postcode district | LN8 |
| Dialling code | 01673 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Market Rasen is a town and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the River Rase, approximately 13 miles (21 km) north-east from Lincoln, 18 miles (29 km) east from Gainsborough and 16 miles (26 km) south-west from Grimsby. The town is known for Market Rasen Racecourse. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 3,904.
Market Rasen is a small market town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The town lies on the main road between Lincoln and Grimsby, the A46 and is on National Cycle Route 1 (part of EuroVelo 12) of the National Cycle Network.
In 2001 the town had a population of 3,200.
Originally "Rasen", as it is known locally, was called "East Rasen", "Rasen Parva" or "Little Rasen".
The town centre has a homogeneous 19th century red-brick appearance of mainly Georgian and Victorian architecture, centred on a market place with a medieval church, restored in the 19th century.
The River Rase flows through the town and is crossed by Jameson Bridge, Caistor Road Bridge and Crane Bridge.
Market days are Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On each Tuesday there is an auction of goods and produce, and on the first Tuesday of every month, a farmers' market. Every Friday the Women's Institute holds a country market.
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