Lincoln: Cathedral on the Hill, History Below
Lincoln Cathedral dominated the skyline of England. When its central spire was completed around 1311, it became the tallest structure in the world, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Giza. The spire collapsed in 1548 and was never rebuilt, but the Cathedral still stands on its limestone ridge above the city with an authority that most English cathedrals cannot match. The west front, the Angel Choir, and the medieval stained glass justify a visit from any distance.
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Lincoln Cathedral dominated the skyline of England. When its central spire was completed around 1311, it became the tallest structure in the world, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Giza. The spire collapsed in 1548 and was never rebuilt, but the Cathedral still stands on its limestone ridge above the city with an authority that most English cathedrals cannot match. The west front, the Angel Choir, and the medieval stained glass justify a visit from any distance.
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