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Lying about six miles northwest of Lincoln, Saxilby is a substantial village defined by its relationship with the Fossdyke Navigation. This Roman-built canal, which connects the River Trent to the Brayford Pool, still forms the heart of the community today; the waterfront provides a natural focal point where you’ll often see narrowboats moored up near the Bridge Street shops. Though it has grown considerably since its days as a brick-making and agricultural hub, the village retains a clear identity separate from the city. It’s well-served by its own railway station on the Doncaster-Lincoln line, making the short journey into the city centre straightforward, while the A1500 and A57 provide the main road links. Life here tends to revolve around the long high street and the primary school, with the medieval All Saints’ Church standing as a reminder of the village's older roots among the more modern residential streets. It’s a practical place with a decent set of amenities - including a local co-op, a couple of pubs, and a doctors' surgery - that manages to feel like a self-contained village rather than just a suburb.