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Lincolnshire HER

Name:Base of the North Gate Bastion, Lincoln
HER Number:MLI93747
Type of record:Monument

Summary

Base of the North Gate Bastion, Lincoln

Grid Reference:SK 976 721
Map Sheet:SK97SE
Parish:CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Full description

Grade I listed base of a bastion to the north gate, dating from the 3rd century. It is dressed stone facing on a random rubble core. It has a semicircular plan, with a chamfered plinth. This building formed part of the north gate of the Roman Colonia wall. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}


<1> Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Dec 1999, Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 1941-1/7/296 (Index). SLI5854.

Monument Types

  • BASTION (Roman - 200 AD to 409 AD)

Protected Status

  • Listed Building
  • Conservation Area

Sources and further reading

<1>Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Dec 1999. Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1941-1/7/296.