Castles · East Midlands
Battle of Lincoln (1141)
In or near Lincoln.
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

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2350, -0.5550
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- Lincoln
- Parish
- Lincoln, unparished area
- Postcode
- LN1 1SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lincoln
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Battle of Lincoln (1141) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.