Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 114 m
Descend 63 m

Experience Lincoln in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Lincoln

Sight 1: Saint Hugh of Lincoln

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St Hugh's Church or St Hugh of Lincoln Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Lincoln, England. It was built from 1892 to 1893. It is situated on the corner of Monks Road and Friars Lane in the city centre. It was designed by Albert Vicars and is a Grade II listed building.

Wikipedia: St Hugh's Church, Lincoln (EN)

269 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: New Theatre Royal

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The New Theatre Royal Lincoln is a theatre in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Wikipedia: New Theatre Royal Lincoln (EN)

227 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Jew's House

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The Jew's House is one of the earliest extant town houses in England, estimated to have been built around 1170. It is situated on Steep Hill in Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court. The house has traditionally been associated with the thriving Jewish community in Medieval Lincoln. Antisemitic hysteria was stoked by a notorious 1255 blood libel alleging that the mysterious death of a Christian child, known as Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln, was the result of him allegedly being kidnapped and ritually killed by Jews. In 1290, the entire Jewish community was expelled from England by Edward I, and the Jew's House is said to have been seized from a Jewish owner. The building has remained continuously occupied to the present day. Since about 1973 it has been used as a restaurant; prior to that it had been an antiques shop for many years.

Wikipedia: Jew's House (EN)

441 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Lincoln Castle

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Lincoln Castle is a major medieval castle constructed in Lincoln, England, during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is one of only two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in East Sussex. Lincoln Castle remained in use as a prison and court into modern times and is one of the better preserved castles in England; the Crown Courts continue to this day. It is open to the public most days of the week and possible to walk around the walls from which there are views of the castle complex, cathedral, the city, and surrounding countryside. Displayed within the castle is one of only four surviving exemplars of the Magna Carta of 1215. The castle is now owned by Lincolnshire County Council and is a scheduled monument.

Wikipedia: Lincoln Castle (EN), Website

197 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Mary Magdalene

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St Mary Magdalene, Bailgate, is a Grade II listed parish church in Lincoln, England. It is dedicated to Jesus' companion, Mary Magdalene.

Wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene, Bailgate, Lincoln (EN)

266 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Lincoln Cathedral

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Lincoln Cathedral, also called Lincoln Minster, and formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, is a Church of England cathedral in Lincoln, England. It is the seat of the bishop of Lincoln and is the mother church of the diocese of Lincoln. The cathedral is governed by its dean and chapter, and is a grade I listed building.

Wikipedia: Lincoln Cathedral (EN), Website, Heritage Website

520 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 7: St Peter in Eastgate

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The church of St. Peter in Eastgate, Lincoln is a Grade II listed parish church in Lincoln, England.

Wikipedia: St Peter in Eastgate, Lincoln (EN)

495 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 8: Newport Arch

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Newport Arch is a 3rd-century Roman gate in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It is a Scheduled monument and Grade I listed building and is reputedly the oldest arch in the United Kingdom still used by traffic.

Wikipedia: Newport Arch (EN)

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