The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during the battle, imprisoned, and effectively deposed while Matilda ruled for a short time.
The Battle of Lincoln in the Historia Anglorum
The battle of Lincoln, 1141; A - Welsh forces; B - Robert of Gloucester; C - Alan; D - Stephen; E - William; F - Fosse Dyke; G - Lincoln Castle; H - Lincoln Cathedral; I - City of Lincoln; J - River Witham
Lincoln is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 Census, the Lincoln district had a population of 103,813. The 2021 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, including North Hykeham and Waddington, a recorded population of 127,540.
Clockwise from top left: Lincoln Castle; Steep Hill; Guildhall and Stonebow; St Swithin's Church; and Lincoln Cathedral
Newport Arch, a 3rd-century Roman gate
East Gate, Lincoln Castle
Coat of arms of King James I added in 1617 when the monarch visited the city for nine days