Built-up area in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.222, -0.555 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 96 70 |
| Population: | 103,813 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 |
Lincoln is a historic cathedral city in Lincolnshire, England, perched on a limestone hill above the River Witham and the marina at Brayford Pool. Its skyline is dominated by Lincoln Cathedral, once the tallest building in the world, and the well-preserved Norman Lincoln Castle, while steep, cobbled streets such as Steep Hill link the medieval hilltop with the lower town.
Today Lincoln blends tourism and heritage with a lively cultural and educational scene led by the University of Lincoln, independent shops and cafes around the Bailgate, and a local economy supported by public services, light industry and surrounding agriculture; festivals, markets and a visible student population give the city a friendly, community-oriented feel.