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The North gate tower of Roman Eastgate is a substantial surviving element of the Roman town walls that enclosed Lindum, the legionary fortress and colonia established at Lincoln in the first century AD. The tower, which formed part of the fortified eastern entrance to the walled settlement, dates to the later Roman period when the defences were substantially rebuilt and reinforced. The structure demonstrates the sophisticated military engineering of Roman Britain, with its solid masonry construction designed to control passage through the town and provide defensive capability. The North gate tower remains an important archaeological monument that contributes to the understanding of Roman Lincoln's urban layout and the development of fortified settlements in Roman Britain.
North gate tower of Roman Eastgate, part of Lincoln Roman colonia (Lindum) and part of Roman town wall and ditch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005000. View the official record →
The North gate tower of Roman Eastgate is a substantial surviving element of the Roman town walls that enclosed Lindum, the legionary fortress and colonia established at Lincoln in the first century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005000.
North gate tower of Roman Eastgate, part of Lincoln Roman colonia (Lindum) and part of Roman town wall and ditch is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005000.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman remains beneath Boots building (0.6 km), Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate (0.7 km), Roman and medieval town wall with gate in Saltergate (0.7 km).
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