- Lincoln Castle is a large Norman castle with a rare two Motte design, and walkable Medieval walls. Discover its Roman and Medieval history here.
- Lincoln Castle was begun by order of William the Conqueror in 1068, just two years after his arrival in England. This earliest castle was a very simple affair...
- Lincoln Castle, standing on the Lincoln Edge opposite the cathedral, dates from 1068 and contains Norman fragments.
- Lincoln Castle is one of England’s best preserved and most impressive Norman castles, where one of the four copies of the Magna Carta is currently kept.
- Lincoln Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068. Since 2010 it has been undergoing a £22m restoration.
- The great stone curtain wall is one of the most dramatic features of Lincoln Castle today and a permanent reminder of its role as a mighty medieval stronghold.
- But you'll find loads more to discover in the area. Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Christmas Market and Sincil Bank are within easy reach of Lincoln Castle.
- Lincoln Castle is the only place where you can see both the Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest together in the world.
- Today four copies of the Magna Carta remain: two are owned by the British Library and the remaining two are kept at Salisbury Cathedral and Lincoln Castle.
- Lincoln Castle is a major Norman castle and is one of the few places in the world where you can see an original Magna Carta.