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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.
- How Steep Is Steep Hill Lincoln?
- Steep Hill History
- Walk Up Steep Hill
- Take A Break at The Mayor’s Chair
- Visit Jew’s House and Jew’s Court
- Admire The Amazing Architecture
- Get Lunch at Browns Pie Shop
- Go Steep Hill Shopping!
- Have A Drink at The Wig & Mitre
- Check Out Castle Hill Square
Steep Hill Lincoln is the fourth steepest street in the entire country according to the Ordinance Survey. It has an average incline of 16.12° or a one-in-seven 14% gradient! It was built by the Romans and originally had steps that would connect the lower settlement with the plateau above containing a legionary fortress. Steep Hill joins an entire l...
In 1AD, Lincoln was known as ‘Lindum Colonia’ and was home to a thriving Roman Colony. At the heart of this was a legionary fortress home to some 40,000 soldiers. They built Steep Hill to expand the settlement and excavations have revealed that this used to be a stairway. The oldest surviving building we can see today is the Norman House, dating as...
A bucket list activity in Lincoln is to walk up from The Strait up Steep Hill to Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. But, this is often easier said than done. Once you start making your way up there will be no doubt as to how this historic street gained its moniker! It’s so steep in parts that there are railings and a seating area for your safety. But, th...
If you need a bit of a breather whilst traversing Steep Hill, a great place to do it is an area called the Mayor’s Chair. For centuries, this has been a traditional place to rest whilst walking up this large hill. The name comes from the ornate 17th-century carved seat by the Lincoln Guildhall and was a gift from the Mayor of Lincoln at the time. T...
On the journey from The Strait up to Steep Hill, you’ll notice a large historic building called Jew’s House which sits below Jew’s Court. It has traditionally been associated with a thriving medieval Jewish community before the expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290. It’s one of only five surviving medieval Jewish Houses in all of England. Toda...
If you love history then Steep Hill will definitely wow you with its incredible mix of historic buildings. There are so many to see it’s hard to fit them all into one list but here are some to look out for. The oldest building on Steep Hill is The Norman House at number 47, near Christ’s Hospital Terrace, which dates back to 1170! This makes it one...
Brown’s Pie Shop is more like an institution on Steep Hill and a restaurant you have to prioritise when visiting Lincoln. The building dates back to the 17th century but it was transformed into a pie shop during the 1980s. I visited Brown’s Pie Shop for an early dinner and I was so impressed by the food. I highly recommend the Beef and Lincolnshire...
You will be spoiled for choice with shops on Steep Hill. There are so many independent boutiques you’d need a whole day to explore them all. There is a wide range that appeals to every kind of shopper. There are bookshops, sweet shops, souvenir stores, cheeseries, wine boutiques, vintage shopping, and more. Shopping is one of the main things to do ...
The Wig & Mitre is a historic pub that has lots of history, character, and atmosphere at the top of Steep Hill. It’s located in a building dating back to the 14th century and today it’s a gastro pub that serves up wholesome meals throughout the day. If you’re here on a Sunday they also have a great roast dinner service. But, booking is highly recom...
At the very top of Steep Hill, you’ll find Castle Hill which is seen as the heart of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. It’s a cobbled five-way junction and a meeting of places between Steep Hill, Exchequergate, Bailgate, Lincoln Castle, and Drury Lane. You’ll see lots of amazing buildings here like the timber-framed information centre, the Exchequer Gat...
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...
May 26, 2024 · Designed by the renowned Sir Christopher Wren, who also crafted St Paul's Cathedral and Kensington Palace, this 17th-century gem features a timber frame filled with oak reading desks that...
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 15, 2019 · The famous cobbled hill that runs through Lincoln has been named the fourth steepest in the country by the Ordnance Survey at 16.12°. Built by the Romans, originally with steps, Steep Hill connects the historic Cathedral Quarter with the more modern city centre of Lincoln.
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.
