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The earliest development within the HUCA was around Lincoln Lane, and along the High Street which are believed to be medieval, religious orders were established to the west of the High Street in the medieval period. The HUCA was partially developed in the area closest to the town, extending from the town it would have then become agricultural, followed by fen. The fenland was drained in the 18th century, helped by the straightening of the River Witham and the construction of the Grand Sluice (HER: MLI98913, NHLE: 1389076) the land was then divided into rectangular fields. A large amount of the development in the HUCA occurred in the 19th century, built to meet the line of the railway following its construction in 1848. The naming of the streets reflects the construction of the railway. These streets were mostly terraced properties, built for the employees of the railway. New terraced streets were also developed beyond the railway towards the end of the century. Industrial development took place around the railway including the building of a gas works (HER: MLI92060) and warehouses.

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