A Group interested in the history of Wrangle, a village in Lincolnshire on the Wash coastline.
We meet 4 times a year in Wrangle village hall (Opposite the Angel Inn) at 7.30 P.M.
Next meeting June 11th 2025.
SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Wrangle Village Sign.
The Ship: Wrangle once had a harbour located about half a mile south of the church.
King John's navy had trouble controlling sea traffic on the east coast. He asked all the ports on this coast to provide what ships and men they could to help out.
Wrangle provided a ship and eight men, as did Wainfleet, and London just managed to do the same. King John, in recognition of this, granted Wrangle a Saturday Market Charter dated the 1st August 1205. This is still live!
The Marquee: Wrangle has had a village show, on and off, since the late 1800's, starting as more of a ploughing match.The Marquee recognises the Show Committee's contribution, first suggesting the sign, then helping with design, ordering and funding.
The Mill: The Black Mill is Toft Mill, a short distance to the east is Wrangle Mill.
The Wildfowl: Wildfowling was an important occupation in Wrangle - though the Canada Geese depicted are the manufacturer's choice.
The Church: Stands proud as the centrepiece and is the oldest building in the village.
The Ploughman: With his Shire horse depicts farming, the main occupation in the parish and the display of vegetables and cereals emphasises the supreme quality of the wonderful fertile soil in our village. The "Toft" land is unsurpassed anywhere.