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Market Deeping, Lincolnshire
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About Market Deeping
Market Deeping is a market town in South Lincolnshire, on the A15 close to Peterborough and within easy reach of Stamford. It sits on the River Welland, and its Market Place was granted market rights in 1220, with a weekly market still held there every Wednesday morning. The town’s parish church, St Guthlac’s, dates back to the 15th century; its longer history is covered in more detail in the history of Market Deeping.
Today, Market Deeping is a working South Lincolnshire market town, with a High Street, weekly market and a mix of long-standing and newer local businesses. Market Deeping forms part of the Deepings, alongside neighbouring communities including Deeping St James, Deeping St Nicholas, West Deeping and Deeping Gate: see what makes up the Deepings for the fuller picture. MarketDeeping.co.uk is an independent guide to the town and the Deepings, covering things to do, what’s on and other useful local information.
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Common questions
Where is Market Deeping?
Market Deeping is a market town in South Lincolnshire, close to Peterborough and within easy reach of Stamford, on the A15.
Is Market Deeping a town or a village?
Market Deeping is a town, with its own town council. It’s often grouped locally with neighbouring places known collectively as the Deepings.
What are the Deepings?
The Deepings is the collective name for Market Deeping, Deeping St James, Deeping St Nicholas, West Deeping and Deeping Gate. See what makes up the Deepings for the fuller picture.
When is Market Deeping market held?
The weekly market is held every Wednesday morning in the Market Place.
What is there to do in Market Deeping?
There’s a good range of places to eat and pubs, plus regular events and things to do across the town and the Deepings.
Is MarketDeeping.co.uk the official council website?
No. MarketDeeping.co.uk is an independent local guide. Official council information is available from Market Deeping Town Council and the relevant local authorities.
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