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- It was built by the Romans to connect the different growing parts of Lincoln.
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Steep Hill is a street in the historic city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. At the top of the hill is the entrance to Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is Well Lane. The Hill consists of independent shops, tea rooms and public houses.
Aug 13, 2015 · Steep Hill in Lincoln has seen a lot of history its time. The invading Romans built the first road around AD 48 to link their legionary fort of Lindum Colonia on the top of the hill with the riverside Iron Age settlement at bottom.
Steep Hill connects Lincoln Uphill to the town centre and retail centre which are on the level plain. It was formerly known as Ermine Street and is currently being maintained by the Lincolnshire County Council. It was built by the Romans to connect the different growing parts of Lincoln.
Apr 16, 2019 · Steep Hill was built by the Romans to connect the uphill area with the downhill area when Lincoln was known as Lindum Colonia.
Nov 15, 2011 · Dating from the mid-12th Century, Jews House, near the bottom of Steep Hill, is famous as one of the oldest town houses still occupied in Europe, according to the City of Lincoln Council...
Nov 12, 2011 · It was built by the Romans to connect the growing parts of Lincoln - then known as Lindum Colonia. Mr Thompson said the Romans were "the best place-makers that ever worked in this country"...
Jun 23, 2022 · A second, lower Colonia was built at the bottom of the hill at Lincoln (now the main modern shopping area). The Romans built a great stepped street to connect the two, the beginning of what is now Steep Hill.
