Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral from Castle Hill
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Lincoln Cathedral stands on a hill 200 feet above the centre of Lincoln. Visible on all sides for up to 15 miles away, this stunning building is the best located in this country and possibly even Europe.
The See of Dorchester extended from the Thames to the Humber. Remigius was rewarded for supporting King William and appointed Bishop. In 1072 it was decided that the Cathedral of the See should be built at Lincoln, a walled town.
The See of Dorchester extended from the Thames to the Humber. Remigius was rewarded for supporting King William and appointed Bishop. In 1072 it was decided that the Cathedral of the See should be built at Lincoln, a walled town.
Building was begun in 1075 and dedicated in 1092, shortly after Remigius’s death. The Cathedral suffered a number of setbacks, a devastating fire in 1141, an earth tremor in 1185 that destroyed all but the West Front and in 1237 the collapse of the central tower. The earth tremor may have been caused by faults in the stone vaulting erected after the fire.
The central tower was increased in height and a spire added in 1311, at 482ft. this made Lincoln Cathedral the tallest structure in the world. The view of the Cathedral is stunning today one can only imagine how it looked with its impressive central spire. Lincoln Cathedral held this distinction until 1547 when the central spire was blown down in a gale.
 Lincoln Cathedral from Brayford Pool, 1801 (Click on image to enlarge)
The west towers were increased in height and spires added in the 15th century. The spires were removed in 1808 during the strengthening of the West Towers, which were in danger of collapsing. It is obvious that the West Towers lean outwards and only remain standing because of the strengthening that took place 200 years ago.
Further reading:
Books about Lincoln Cathedral available from this website |
THE TIMELINE OF LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
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