Welcome to the HCS website

The Horncastle Civic Society was founded in 1966 adopting the constitution suggested by the Civic Trust. The main object behind the society is to safeguard and preserve the rich heritage of our ancient market town alongside the inevitable demands for growth and development. The society also attempts to promote the history, places of interest and activities in the town, in order to generate local pride and awareness, greater participation, an active community spirit and an expanding tourist trade. Registered Charity No. 1082147

Selected Highlights   Horncastle Worthies This section features well-known (and less well-known) residents from Horncastle's past. »  More information ...... Up Your Street This is a large and growing collection of photographs and postcards depicting Horncastle streets and buildings. »  More information ..... Places of interest Horncastle has a number of interesting places to visit - for town residents and visitors alike. »  More information ..... Town Walks A series of walks around the town - documents are available to download and print out, to take with you as you explore our town. »  More information ..... Archive Includes Documents and Charters, Census Reports, Then and Now (personal stories) and Up Your Street - Horncastle photographs of today and yesterday. »  More information ..... The History of Horncastle See how our town has grown and changed from pre-Roman times, through Roman, Saxon, Norman-Plantagenet, Tudor-Stuart and the Hanover-Windsor periods. »  More information .....