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Lincoln Cathedral

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 Location53.2344,-0.5373 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps
 County

Lincolnshire (4 castles) 

 Categories

 Remains

Excellent remains

 Access

Only open at certain times

 Location
53.2344,-0.5373
 Directions
Directions via Google Maps
incoln Cathedral, situated on a hill in the city of Lincoln, can be seen from many miles in all directions. The building of the first cathedral, dedicated to St. Mary, began in around 1074 and was orchestrated by Remigius originally a Norman monk and almoner at Fecamp Abbey who has assisted William the Conqueror's invasion. In 1141, when the roof burned down, Bishop Alexander the Magnificent, started rebuilding work. Many disasters befell the work including earth tremors in 1185 and occupation by King Stephen who used it to hold a garrison. In 1192, work began under the direction of Bishop Hugh of Lincoln or Hugh of Avalon. Hugh, originally a Carthusian monk, began rebuilding the choir and eastern transepts. The work was completed in 1210. Following that, between 1215 and 1255 under the direction of bishop Robert Grosseteste, work continued on the great transept, the chapter house, the nave and extensions to the west front. The central tower was designed by Richard of Stow and although the tower now reaches a height of 271, it originally had a spire made of wood and encased in lead above it reaching to a height of 525 feet. The spire fell down in 1548. The matching spires on the two west face towers were removed in 1807.

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  • Stephen (of Blois, king of England 1135-1154)
  • Beaufort, Henry (Cardinal-Bishop of Winchester)
  • A .. Z List of Medieval People

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  • Salisbury Cathedral
  • A .. Z List of Medieval Buildings

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Timeline

1074

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Construction of first Cathedral at Lincoln starts

Remigius the Norman monk and almoner from Fecamp Abbey began work on the first Cathedral church at Lincoln. The bishop's see had been moved from Dorchester-on-Thames.

1141

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Lincoln Cathedral damaged by fire

The roof of the Cathedral burnt down. Bishop Alexander the Magnificent started rebuilding work.

1146

Christmas

Stephen's Crown Wearing

King Stephen's 'crown wearing' ceremony was held in Lincoln at Christmas. ¹

1185

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Lincoln Cathedral damaged

Earth tremors damaged the Cathedral at Lincoln beyond repair. The earthquake must have been very powerful as it was said that it was felt throughout the country. Only the West front survived in good shape and rest of the building had to be demolished.

1185

May 1

Eclipse

There was an eclipse of the Sun over the north of Europe. Interestingly, there was an earthquake that damaged Lincoln Cathedral in 1185. Did the earthquake happen before or after the eclipse? Are the two events related?

1192

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Rebuilding of Lincoln Cathedral

After the damaging earth tremors of 1185 Bishop Hugh of Lincoln started rebuilding work on the Cathedral at Lincoln. His new scheme was followed even after his death apart from minor alterations up to the completion of the Angel Choir in 1280.

1192

(to 1200)

Lincoln Cathedral choir

Work on the choir and east transept as Lincoln Cathedral progressed between 1192 and 1200.  ¹

1200

(to 1220)

Lincoln Cathedral Great transept

Work began on the Lincoln Cathedral's main West transept, or Great transept in 1200.  ¹

1220

(to 1235)

Chapter-house of Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral's chapter-house was constructed between 1220 and 1235. ¹

1237

...

Lincoln tower collapses

During a sermon by one of the canons of the cathedral, the newly finished central tower collapsed burying some of the congregation.

1255

...

Angel Choir at Lincoln

Work began on the construction of the Angel Choir at Lincoln Cathedral in order to house the body of St. Hugh. Work was completed in 1280. The celebration of the movement of the body was attended by King Edward I, the Queen and many important figures of the time.

1306

(to 1311)

Central Tower at Lincoln Cathedral

The central tower at Lincoln Cathedral was constructed between 1306 and 1311. ¹

1396

January 13

John of Gaunt marries Catherine Swynford

Catherine Swynford was the mistress of John of Gaunt. She may have been the governess of of John's daughters by his first wife. After the death of his first two wives, Blanche of Lancaster and Constance of Castile, John married Catherine. They were married at Lincoln Cathedral.

1398

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Henry Beaufort becomes Bishop of Lincoln

Henry Beaufort was consecrated biishop of Lincoln in this year.

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Selection of references used:

  • 1. T. Wise, The Wars of the Crusades
  • 2. John Harvey, English Cathedrals, 1961
  • 3. John H Harvey, Henry Yevele, LIfe of an English Architect

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    • Beaufort, Henry (Cardinal-Bishop of Winchester)
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    • Salisbury Cathedral
    • A .. Z List of Medieval Buildings

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