Sleaford

England, United Kingdom

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Sleaford is a town located in Lincolnshire, in east-central England. It is situated south-southeast of the city of Lincoln and serves as the administrative center for the North Kesteven district.12

The town has a population of approximately 17,000 people. A principal industry in Sleaford is malting, with a large malt brewery established in 1900. The area surrounding Sleaford is agriculturally productive, with crops such as cereals, potatoes, and market-garden produce being cultivated.12

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A principal industry at Sleaford is the malt brewery, housed in a 1,000-foot- (300-metre-) long structure built in 1900. Other industries in the district manufacture agricultural machinery and electrical equipment.
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A principal industry at Sleaford is the malt brewery, housed in a 1,000-foot- (300-metre-) long structure built in 1900. Other industries in the district manufacture agricultural machinery and electrical equipment.
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