Lincoln (ancient Lindum Colonia), city, administrative center of Lincolnshire, eastern England, on the Witham River. Lincoln is the commercial and transportation center for the surrounding agricultural region. Manufactures include machinery and electronic equipment. The city's most prominent structure is its cathedral (built 1075-1501), a fine example of Gothic architecture. Also notable are Lincoln Castle, founded in 1068 by William the Conqueror; the medieval city gates; and a museum with an extensive archaeological collection. The site, occupied in Celtic times, was taken by the Romans in AD47 and developed by them into an important settlement. In the 9th and 10th centuries it was a Danish borough. During the Middle Ages Lincoln was a prosperous commercial city. Population (1994 estimate) 84,600.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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