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Writing a detailed guide for Lincoln Cathedral…
From the Peak District's gritstone edges to Lincoln's limestone wedge and the Sherwood Forest oaks, the East Midlands is quietly packed with heritage. Lincoln's three-towered cathedral once held the title of world's tallest building — until its spire collapsed in 1549.
Fun facts
- Lincoln Cathedral was the world's tallest building for 238 years.
- One of four surviving Magna Carta originals is kept at Lincoln Castle.
- Robin Hood's Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is around 800 years old.
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