Memorandum headed 'of the Division of the County of LincolnCreated for the Purpose of procuring the Kings Peace', 1794 (Series91.22) - No. 0002

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For the Conveniences of the Country the magistrates have subdivided these parts & the one Quarter Session only can he held for each of them they hold this session by adjoinment in as many places as they find convenient choose.

The Parts of Lindsey are to be divided into two subdivisions the one is calld the Kirton Sessions, the other the Sessions of Louth & Spilsby each subdivision has its respective chairman & the original sessions originate by agreement alternately in each & are adjoind to the other of which notice is given in the public newspapers.

Kirton subdivision Consists of 8. Hundreds 17 Chief Constablewicks & 227 Parishes Townships or Constablewicks. The sessions are always held at Kirton.  Louth & Spilsby subdivision Consists of 9 hundreds 15 Chief Constablewicks & 228 Parishes Townships or Constablewicks. The sessions are alternately held at Louth & at Spilsby.