Tourist information boards

Our walk starts at the Lincoln City Council Tourist Information Boards next to Lucy Tower car park.

Walk past the buildings with the Brayford Pool on your left. You are heading away from the River Witham which was the place where the famous Witham Shield was found in the river in 1826. Dated to 400-300 BC, and over a metre long, the decorative shield is a fine example of Iron Age workmanship. It's currently displayed in the British Museum in London.

Boats in front of Lincoln University

At this time Lincoln was known as Lindon, meaning - the place of the pool. The Roman garrison renamed it Lindum and when it received 'Colonia' status it became Lindum Colonia.

Of course it's not only the Witham Shield that has been found in the area. A small statue of the god of war, Mars was found in the Fossedyke itself, probably a charm lost or sacrificed by a Roman soldier.

Across the Brayford Pool you'll see some modern new buildings which are Lincoln's University.

There is still a little evidence of Lincoln's industrial heritage with the 'Harcross' warehouse shell still up - although this is now starting its own regeneration process.

Carry on past the pool and head under the large bridge...