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Other Historical Structures in Lincoln
Newport Arch is the remains of a 3rd century Roman gate, which is claimed to be the oldest arch in the UK still used by traffic.
Lincoln has three ancient churches: St Mary le Wigford and St Peter at Gowts are both 11th century in origin, while St Mary Magdalene, built in the late 13th century, is an unusual English dedication to the saint whose cult was coming greatly into vogue on the European continent at that time.
The ruins of Lincoln Medieval Bishop’s Palace lie on an English Heritage site, between the cathedral and Lincoln Castle and set into a modern garden plan. When it was first built in the late 12th century, this was one of the grandest residential structures in England and was also the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames. The palace was sacked during the Civil War and subsequently abandoned, the most notable surviving feature being the West Hall.
