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Lincoln (/ ˈ l ɪ ŋ k ə n /) is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 Census, the city's district had a population of 103,813. [ 4 ] The 2021 census gave the urban area of Lincoln , including Bracebridge Heath , North Hykeham and Waddington , a recorded population of 127,540.
Oct 25, 2024 · Lincoln, city (district), administrative and historic county of Lincolnshire, England. It stands 200 feet (60 metres) above sea level on an impressive site at the point where the River Witham cuts a deep gap through the limestone escarpment of the Lincoln Edge.
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The city of Lincoln is in the county of Lincolnshire. Part of the East Midlands, Lincolnshire is nestled between Norfolk and Yorkshire. The county is the second largest in the UK, extending along the East Coast, from the Humber Estuary to The Wash.
Centered around the cathedral and castle, the city of Lincoln in the heart of Historic County of Lincolnshire is full of attractive buildings, including fine 16th century and Georgian properties.
- Lincoln Was Once The Third-Largest City in The UK
- The UK’s Oldest Working Canal Runs Through Lincoln
- The Brayford in Lincoln Is The UK’s Oldest Inland Harbour
- The Longest Roman Road Ended in Lincoln
- Lincoln Has The UK’s Oldest Bridge with Buildings on It
- Lincoln Has The only Roman Archway Still Used For Traffic
- The only English Heritage Property with A Vineyard Inside Is in Lincoln
- Lincoln Has One of only Five Surviving Jewish Medieval Houses in England
- Robin Hood (Supposedly) Wore Lincoln Green Dyed Wool
These days Lincoln is counted among the UK’s smaller cities; the current population of around 100,000 doesn’t even rank it in the top 70. But it hasn’t always been like that. Population records become sketchier the further back you go, but we do know that in Roman times Lincoln was one of the largest settlements in the country. London was already t...
Connecting Lincoln to the River Trent at Torksey, the Fossdyke Navigation was built by the Romans over 2,000 years ago and is the oldest canal still in use in the UK. The Fossdyke is lined by a pathway that provides some lovely countryside walking opportunities. The trail passes through the picturesque Burton Waters and the quaint village of Saxilb...
One of the things we love about Lincoln is its abundance of water features. The most prominent of these is the Brayford Waterfront, a natural lake formed where the Fossdyke meets the River Witham. Close to the heart of the city centre, it has become a hub for dining and entertainment after a series of developments in recent decades. While it is now...
Britain’s Roman roads paved the way for the country’s modern infrastructure. Characteristically long and straight, the greatest of these roads was Fosse Way, which extended over 200 miles from Exeter to Lincoln. The sections of Fosse Way near Lincoln have been transformed into what is now the A46, linking the city with Leicester.
At the heart of Lincoln’s city centre stands one of the city’s most recognisable features. High Bridge, which carries the High Street at its busiest point across the River Witham, is the oldest bridge in the UK that still has occupied buildings on it. High Bridge was built in the 12th century and is now a grade I listed building. The striking black...
One of the Roman relics still proudly visible in Lincoln today is the Newport Arch. Built in the 3rd century, it is the only remaining Roman archway in the UK that is still used for traffic to pass under it. The arch was part of a wall that once encircled the city, and opened the way into the centre from the north side for traders. Despite being pr...
Lincoln may not be renowned for wine production, but the city does happen to feature the country’s only vineyard that is housed inside an English Heritage property. You will find said vineyard inside the grounds of Lincoln Medieval Bishop’s Palace. The vineyard is part of a contemporary garden that was re-landscaped in 2012, the vines being a gift ...
Jewish people have suffered persecution throughout history wherever they have travelled in the world, and the story in the UK is no different. In 1255, a group of 18 Jews who had gathered in Lincoln for a wedding were accused – with little basis – of murdering a young English boy, and were summarily executed. Some 35 years later, the entire Jewish ...
During the High Middle Ages, Lincoln’s economy centred around the production of wool. The city’s dyers created a fabric colour that became known as Lincoln Green, created by blending strong blue woad with yellow weld. Over the years, a connection has grown between the shade of Lincoln Green and Robin Hood and his Merry Men. In many popular depictio...
Lincoln is an old city in Lincolnshire, England. Lincoln has a population of about 100,000 people. [4] [5] It is the county town of Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands of England. Lincoln developed from the Roman town of Lindum Colonia. Before then it was an Iron Age settlement.
The Lincoln City Profile’s purpose is simple, to provide a breadth of information based on the key demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the city. It is a valuable source of summary...
