Gilbert, George, Collins, William Wiehe, 1862- ill · New York : Dodd, Mead and company · leaf 264
. The Castle in 1140 figured in the disputesbetween the Empress Matilda and Stephen, thelatter of whom was crowned here in 1141.Stephen was, however, made prisoner, but wasafterwards exchanged, and lived three years laterto celebrate Christmas here. But prior to thisperiod Lincoln was for the first… … LINCOLN THE WEST TOWERS LINCOLN the Bishop of Dorchester, determined to establishthe seat of his diocese at Lincoln. He built thechurch and an episcopal palace, but died just beforeits consecration. His work was completed by his successor^Robert Bloet. In the reign of Henry II. theDiocese, which…
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