A view of Lincoln

AD 55 - 300 saw the Romans turn this place into a major centre, making it the capital of the Roman province covering most of eastern England.

When the Vikings came to England they would have found it aided their invasion that the Fossedyke had joined both the River Witham and River Trent, but it is not until 1121 that extensive work is done again on the canal.

Enjoying an afternoon run

William The Conqueror had started construction of a Cathedral in 1072 and Lincoln was again becoming a clear trading city. The Fossedyke was cleared of debris and put back to its former glory.

When you walk out of the city with open fields all around, look back and you will see Lincoln Cathedral dominating the skyline.

It must have been a beacon amongst the Lincolnshire landscape for travellers either on the canal or walking to the city.