England Lord of Lincoln
The Lordship of Lincoln
Lincoln was one of medieval England's most important cities. The Romans established Lindum Colonia as one of only four coloniae in Britain. William built the castle in 1068.
The Earldom is among the oldest in the peerage. Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl, was Edward I's most trusted adviser. Lincoln Cathedral, completed in 1311, was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years.
The Battle of Lincoln in 1217, the 'Battle of Lincoln Fair,' was decisive in the First Barons' War. William Marshal defeated rebel barons and their French allies within the city, saving the English crown.
Lincoln Castle holds one of only four surviving original copies of Magna Carta. The castle served as a prison and court for centuries, representing lordly power over the county.
The Bishop of Lincoln presided over the largest diocese in medieval England, stretching from the Humber to the Thames.
Lincoln and the Peerage
The Earldom has been created multiple times. Henry de Lacy was Edward I's closest adviser. The Bishop presided over the largest medieval diocese.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the world from 1311 until its spire collapsed in 1548, surpassing the Great Pyramid for 237 years.
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