Lincoln Cathedral
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Key Points:
- Lincoln Cathedral is the first in England to undergo a full ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey, aiming to reveal hidden historical features beneath the site without excavation.
- The survey, conducted over two weeks, seeks to uncover earlier structures predating the 13th-century cathedral and map burials, including potentially unknown significant individuals.
- Lincoln Cathedral, originally built in 1072 and rebuilt after an 1185 earthquake, was once the tallest building globally until its spire collapsed in 1549.
- Archaeologists hope the GPR data will provide insights into the cathedral’s Norman origins and possibly uncover evidence of Roman-era buildings on the site.
- Results from the radar survey are anticipated in the spring, promising new
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