Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Welcome to Lincoln Castle
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 15, 2024
1. Lincoln Castle Marker
Explore the towers and dungeons of the Medieval Wall Walk.
Discover a violent past of battles, sieges and public hangings.
Visit the imposing Victorian Prison and extraordinary chapel.
Come face to face with convicts and hear then stories.
See Magna Carta, the document that changed the course of history.
Immerse yourself in the story of King John, the barons and the birth of the Credit Charter in our widescreen cinematic experience.
1068: William the Conqueror builds a castle at Lincoln as part of his strategy to subdue the region.
1141: Battle of Lincoln, 'The Joust': King Stephen is taken prisoner here during the upheaval of civil war.
1215: Magna Carta is publicly read out at the sheriff's court in Lincoln Castle.
1217: Battle of Lincoln Fair: King Henry III's army defeats the rebel barons and their French allies.
1217: King Henry III issues the carter of the Forest and sends a copy to Lincoln Cathedral.
1644: English Civil War: Parliamentarians capture the castle held by Royalists.
1788: A new and improved Georgian gaol is built to imprison debtors and criminals in the castle.
1848-1878:
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1884: A new era: Lincoln Castle opens its gates to visitors to enjoy the grounds and the castle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Places • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1068 CE.
Location. 53° 14.079′ N, 0° 32.411′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, England, in Lincolnshire. It is on Castle Hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Castle Hill, Lincoln, England LN1 3AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leigh-Pemberton House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Magna Carta (about 120 meters away); Medieval Bishop's Palace
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 15, 2024
2. Lincoln Castle Gate
Photographed by G.D. and D.L., circa 1907
3. Lincoln Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 25, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
