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Steep Hill, Lincoln, England
Mar. 7th, 2012 11:17 amSteep Hill Lincoln, England
Steep is not an exaggeration, indeed it isn’t with its a one-in-seven gradient (around 50-60 degrees). In November 2011 it was crowned greatest street in Britain.
Steep Hill is a popular tourist street in the historic city of Lincoln, England. At the top of the hill is the entrance to Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is Well Lane. The Hill consists of independent shops, tea rooms and pubs. Its name arises from the gradient of the hill, which is difficult to ascend and descend. There is a handrail, which is needed by most people. It is not advisable to push a wheelchair up this hill.
The central (and steepest) part of the route is unsuited to any form of vehicle, and only passable on foot. A handrail is provided along this section also seating for those who wish to rest.
The route is part of the Roman route from the ford over the River Witham to the Forum in modern Bailgate, and thus the final part of Ermine Street .
Two Norman houses lie on the street, Jew's House and Norman House, the latter formerly known as "Aaron the Jew's House". Both display characteristic Norman mullioned windows. Adjacent to and above the Jew's House stands Jew's Court, said to be from the Norman period but not displaying any obvious Norman features. There are some jettied half-timbered houses towards the top.
I recently visited the street with a friend and we found walking up in a diagonal zigzag was easier on the leg muscles and boy did they ache after that climb, but a great place to visit.
Steep is not an exaggeration, indeed it isn’t with its a one-in-seven gradient (around 50-60 degrees). In November 2011 it was crowned greatest street in Britain.
Steep Hill is a popular tourist street in the historic city of Lincoln, England. At the top of the hill is the entrance to Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is Well Lane. The Hill consists of independent shops, tea rooms and pubs. Its name arises from the gradient of the hill, which is difficult to ascend and descend. There is a handrail, which is needed by most people. It is not advisable to push a wheelchair up this hill.
The central (and steepest) part of the route is unsuited to any form of vehicle, and only passable on foot. A handrail is provided along this section also seating for those who wish to rest.
The route is part of the Roman route from the ford over the River Witham to the Forum in modern Bailgate, and thus the final part of Ermine Street .
Two Norman houses lie on the street, Jew's House and Norman House, the latter formerly known as "Aaron the Jew's House". Both display characteristic Norman mullioned windows. Adjacent to and above the Jew's House stands Jew's Court, said to be from the Norman period but not displaying any obvious Norman features. There are some jettied half-timbered houses towards the top.
I recently visited the street with a friend and we found walking up in a diagonal zigzag was easier on the leg muscles and boy did they ache after that climb, but a great place to visit.
