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Goxhill

 
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Coordinates: 53°40′39″N 0°19′59″W / 53.677497°N 0.332926°W / 53.677497; -0.332926

Goxhill
Goxhill is located in Lincolnshire
Goxhill

Goxhill shown within Lincolnshire
Population 1,994 (2001 census)
OS grid reference TA1021
Unitary authority North Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county Lincolnshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Police Humberside
Fire Humberside
Ambulance East Midlands
European Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
List of places: UKEnglandLincolnshire

Goxhill (53°40′39″N 0°19′59″W / 53.677497°N 0.332926°W / 53.677497; -0.3329261, grid reference TA102214) is a large village in North Lincolnshire, England. It lies about 5 miles (8 km) east of Barton-on-Humber and 5 miles (8 km)[citation needed] northwest of Immingham. It is served by Goxhill railway station, this line runs from the town of Barton to the seaside resort of Cleethorpes. The area has been an important centre for clay pantile production since the 18th century and the industry is still represented in the village by Sandtoft.[1]

It is famous for its wartime USAAF base, where screen legend Clark Gable served for a short time.[2] Robert S. Johnson, of Post Field, Oklahoma, an ace pilot of World War Two, also spent time here,[3] The 78th Fighter Group arrived at the station, known officially as 8th Air Force Station No. F-345 on 1 December 1942. The American Units referring to it unofficially as "GoatHill".[4]

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