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Lincoln Cathedral
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- Name
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Period:
- The Normans
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1000AD - 1099AD
- City/Town:
- Lincoln
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Lincoln,
- Related:
about Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral is an imposing medieval structure with a history dating back to Norman times. First consecrated in 1092, around 20 years after Lincoln was designated a seat of a bishopric, Lincoln Cathedral was then the home of medieval Britain’s first Norman Bishop, Remigius.
Since that time, Lincoln Cathedral has been renovated and rebuilt several times, mostly following damage caused to it by disasters. These included a fire in around 1141 and an earthquake in 1185, after each of which Lincoln Cathedral had to be at least partially rebuilt.
In the 1230’s the cathedral’s central tower collapsed, replaced in 1255 and raised to its current height in 1311. The result is that Lincoln Cathedral boasts a wealth of architectural influences. Guided tours of the cathedral are available (see website for times).
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contact details
Address: Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX
Phone: Contact local tourist office
useful information
Directions:
A 15-20 min. walk from Lincoln Central rail station which as connections from Newark.
Ticket Information:
In summer, open 7:15am-8pm weekdays (to 6pm weekends). In winter open 7:15am-6pm (to 5pm Sundays). Entry costs £6 for adults, £4.75 with concessions, £1 for children (5-16), free for under 5s.
Links:
http://www.lincolncathedral.com/
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