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Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln is a cathedral city and the county town of Lincolnshire. Roman Lindum Colonia developed from an Iron Age settlement on the River Witham. Landmarks include the 3rd-century Roman gate Newport Arch, Lincoln Cathedral (Early English Gothic) and the 11th-century Norman Lincoln Castle. The city is within the council area of Lincoln (Lincolnshire).

Primary Name(s): Lincoln
Place Type: City
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Lindsey
Lat, Long: 53.236923,-0.538265
Grid Reference: SK 9765 7209
Council Area: Lincoln CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN26300

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lincoln,_Lincolnshire_26300
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Lincoln