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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · East Midlands

Battle of Lincoln (1141)

In or near Lincoln.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during

Cut Mark, Lincoln, 3 Albert Crescent - geograph.org.uk - 6132058

Brian Westlake — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Lincoln · 1.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during the battle, imprisoned, and effectively deposed while Matilda ruled for a short time.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during the battle, imprisoned, and effectively deposed while Matilda ruled for a short time.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.2350, -0.5550
County
Lincolnshire
District
Lincoln
Parish
Lincoln, unparished area
Postcode
LN1 1SA
Parliamentary constituency
Lincoln
Nearest railway station
Lincoln1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle of Lincoln (1141)?
Battle of Lincoln (1141) is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN1 1SA), in the parish of Lincoln, unparished area.
What is Battle of Lincoln (1141)?
The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during
How do I get to Battle of Lincoln (1141)?
The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN1 1SA.
Does Battle of Lincoln (1141) charge admission?
Battle of Lincoln (1141) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Battle of Lincoln (1141)?
The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN1 1SA.