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Norman castle was built at Lincoln on the order of William the Conqueror in 1068.


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1068    Construction of Lincoln Castle
   William the Conqueror ordered that building work on a castle at Lincoln was to be started. 
1140  Dec  Stephen besieges Lincoln
   Lincoln, held by Matilda's supporters, was besieged by King Stephen. The siege would continue until February the next year.1 


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1. The Plantagenet Chronicles, 1-85501-685-0

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