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Description

The HUCA in the medieval period was agricultural, the fields within the south of the HUCA backing onto the burgage plots to the east of the market place. Spilsby Road (MLI13280), was one of the medieval roads out of Boston towards Wainfleet, and thus developments occurred in the medieval period particularly around the entrance of Wide Bargate. The Maud Foster Drain was constructed in the late 16th century, this large water way drained some of the surrounding landscape and at the same time possibly caused the truncation of a few earlier roads, which crossed the Scire Beck. Some early houses were constructed along the Maud Foster Drain. Planned grid-development occurred south of Wide Bargate in the early 19th century, these streets have since been truncated by the insertion of John Adams Way. Central Park to the west of the HUCA and the surrounding streets were constructed in the early 20th century to provide a new green space within the town, following the closure of the parks to the south of the town. The HUCA developed as the town grew out in all directions from the centre.

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