The Guildhall and Stonebow, Lincoln, has been the meeting place of Lincoln City Council from Medieval times to the present. The term Stonebow, which is derived from the Danish word stennibogi, indicates a stone archway that visitors entering the city from the south, along the High Street, would have passed through. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]Lincoln City Hall, a 20th-century building on Orchard Street, provides further accommodation for the city council.[2]
Stonebow, Lincoln. Extension built c. 1844 by W. A. Nicholson containing the Mayor's Parlour
The first gateway on the site, which formed the southern gateway to the City on Lincoln on Ermine Street, the main road from London to York,[3] was completed in the early 211 AD.[4][5] The gateway would have become known as the Stonebow, which is derived from the Danish word stennibogi, some time after the Viking invasion of England in the late 8th century.[4] The Guildhall, which had been located in the south east corner of the city, was moved to a new location over the Stonebow in 1237.[4] In 1386 King Richard II presented a sword to city officials who ensured that it was displayed in the building.[6][7] The Guildhall and Stonebow were demolished in the late 14th century but, due to a shortage of funds, the present building was only completed around 1520.[8]
Sometime about 1840 the Lincoln architect W. A. Nicholson made extensive alterations to the east end of the Stonebow, when the building that housed the old City prison was pulled down.[9][10] Nicholson observed that the Roman wall of the Lower Colonia in Lincoln was to the north of the Stonebow and was still standing to the height of about 15 feet. This suggests that the Stonebow was a barbican, that had been built forward of the Roman southern gateway. Nicholson appears to have been the architect responsible for the present building to the east of the Stonebow completed about 1844 which now contains the Mayor's Parlour and the display of civic regalia. Further alterations took place 1885–90 by the architect J. L. Pearson, who was responsible for alterations on the west side of the Stonebow. Pearson created an additional passageway arch and the shop units under the arch.[8] In connection with the alterations Potts of Leeds provided a new clock in 1889 with two dials (one facing north, the other south).[11]
The Guildhall, which is on the first floor of the building and which remains the meeting place of Lincoln City Council, won the "Best Story Told Award" from Visit England in 2019.[5]
Architectureedit
Stonebow, Lincoln from south, c. 1784
The Stonebow is built from the local limestone. The exterior has crenellated parapets on both sides. South front has a roll moulded segmental central arch flanked by single round buttresses with canopied niches containing figures. Above, a tablet with pilaster surround with the arms of James I, and above again, two two-light mullioned windows. Over them, there is a stepped gable containing a clock. On either side of the main arch there are two walkway arches, those to the right original, with hoodmoulds.[1]
The North side has a plainer central arch, flanked by a single walkway arch to left and two to the right. Over the inner archways, small two-light windows. Above, three two-light pointed arched windows and parapet gable with clock.[1]
Interioredit
City Council ChamberCity Council Chamber
The interior of the guildhall has the council chamber on the first floor, which has a strutted king post roof with arch braces to the purlins in the outer bays. The tie beams have bosses. There is mid-18th century panelling with the coat of arms of George II, which is set behind the Mayor's chair, below a segmental pediment on Corinthian columns.[8] Possibly the most impressive feature is the wide table around which the councillors sit. As the size of the council has been increased in recent years, additional seating has had to be added at the east end. The council is summoned to its meeting by the motte bell which dates from the 14th century.[12][13]
Galleryedit
Stonebow, Lincoln, c. 1890
Stonebow and Guildhall, 2013 with Mayor's Parlour to left
Lincoln Guildhall coat of arms
Guildhall and Stonebow, north side
Stonebow, Lincoln. Mayor's chair with canopy and arms of George II
Stonebow, Lincoln. Early 18th century staircase leading to the Council Chamber
Stonebow, Lincoln. Medieval carved corbel on roof truss in Council Chamber
Stonebow, Lincoln. Medieval carved corbel on roof truss in Council Chamber
^"Lincoln Townscape Assessment Orchard Street Inherited Character Area Statement" (PDF). City of Lincoln Council. 1 June 2009. p. 6. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
^. Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
^ abc"The Stonebow and Guildhall" (PDF). Lincolnshire Museums. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
^ ab"Famous Lincoln landmark wins prestigious award". Lincolnshire Live. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
^Boden, George Alfred. "Richard II Presenting the Sword to the Mayor of Lincoln, 1386". Art UK. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
^"Lincoln Guildhall". Kingfisher Guides. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
^Potts, Michael S. (2006). Potts of Leeds: Five Generations of Clockmakers. Ashbourne, Derbyshire: Mayfield Books. p. 100.
^"Celebrating VE Day and the sealing of the Magna Carta" (PDF). Lincoln Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
^"Stonebow and Guildhall, Lincoln". Wasleys. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
Sourcesedit
Antram, N.; Pevsner, N.; J., Harris (1989). The Buildings of England: Lincolnshire. Yale University Press. ISBN978-0300096200.
Hill, J. W. F. (1955). Georgian Lincoln. Cambridge University Press.
Nicholson, W. A. (1842). The Advantage of Recording the Discovery of Local Antiquities" in A selection of Papers relative to the County of Lincoln read before the Lincolnshire Topographical Society. pp. 89–90.
Stoker D.A.( ) The Lincoln Stonebow and the Flattery of Princes Journal of the British Archaeological Association. Vol 150, pp 96–105.
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The Guildhall and Stonebow Lincoln has been the meeting place of Lincoln City Council from Medieval times to the present The term Stonebow which is derived from the Danish word stennibogi indicates a stone archway that visitors entering the city from the south along the High Street would have passed through It is a Grade I listed building 1 Lincoln City Hall a 20th century building on Orchard Street provides further accommodation for the city council 2 Guildhall and Stonebow LincolnGuildhall and Stonebow Lincoln from southLocationLincoln LincolnshireCoordinates53 13 45 N 0 32 26 W 53 2292 N 0 5405 W 53 2292 0 5405Built1520Listed Building Grade IDesignated8 October 1953Reference no 1388605Location of Guildhall and Stonebow Lincoln in Lincolnshire Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 3 Interior 4 Gallery 5 References 6 Sources 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp Stonebow Lincoln Extension built c 1844 by W A Nicholson containing the Mayor s Parlour The first gateway on the site which formed the southern gateway to the City on Lincoln on Ermine Street the main road from London to York 3 was completed in the early 211 AD 4 5 The gateway would have become known as the Stonebow which is derived from the Danish word stennibogi some time after the Viking invasion of England in the late 8th century 4 The Guildhall which had been located in the south east corner of the city was moved to a new location over the Stonebow in 1237 4 In 1386 King Richard II presented a sword to city officials who ensured that it was displayed in the building 6 7 The Guildhall and Stonebow were demolished in the late 14th century but due to a shortage of funds the present building was only completed around 1520 8 Sometime about 1840 the Lincoln architect W A Nicholson made extensive alterations to the east end of the Stonebow when the building that housed the old City prison was pulled down 9 10 Nicholson observed that the Roman wall of the Lower Colonia in Lincoln was to the north of the Stonebow and was still standing to the height of about 15 feet This suggests that the Stonebow was a barbican that had been built forward of the Roman southern gateway Nicholson appears to have been the architect responsible for the present building to the east of the Stonebow completed about 1844 which now contains the Mayor s Parlour and the display of civic regalia Further alterations took place 1885 90 by the architect J L Pearson who was responsible for alterations on the west side of the Stonebow Pearson created an additional passageway arch and the shop units under the arch 8 In connection with the alterations Potts of Leeds provided a new clock in 1889 with two dials one facing north the other south 11 The Guildhall which is on the first floor of the building and which remains the meeting place of Lincoln City Council won the Best Story Told Award from Visit England in 2019 5 Architecture edit nbsp Stonebow Lincoln from south c 1784 The Stonebow is built from the local limestone The exterior has crenellated parapets on both sides South front has a roll moulded segmental central arch flanked by single round buttresses with canopied niches containing figures Above a tablet with pilaster surround with the arms of James I and above again two two light mullioned windows Over them there is a stepped gable containing a clock On either side of the main arch there are two walkway arches those to the right original with hoodmoulds 1 The North side has a plainer central arch flanked by a single walkway arch to left and two to the right Over the inner archways small two light windows Above three two light pointed arched windows and parapet gable with clock 1 Interior edit nbsp City Council Chamber nbsp City Council Chamber The interior of the guildhall has the council chamber on the first floor which has a strutted king post roof with arch braces to the purlins in the outer bays The tie beams have bosses There is mid 18th century panelling with the coat of arms of George II which is set behind the Mayor s chair below a segmental pediment on Corinthian columns 8 Possibly the most impressive feature is the wide table around which the councillors sit As the size of the council has been increased in recent years additional seating has had to be added at the east end The council is summoned to its meeting by the motte bell which dates from the 14th century 12 13 Gallery edit nbsp Stonebow Lincoln c 1890 nbsp Stonebow and Guildhall 2013 with Mayor s Parlour to left nbsp Lincoln Guildhall coat of arms nbsp Guildhall and Stonebow north side nbsp Stonebow Lincoln Mayor s chair with canopy and arms of George II nbsp Stonebow Lincoln Early 18th century staircase leading to the Council Chamber nbsp Stonebow Lincoln Medieval carved corbel on roof truss in Council Chamber nbsp Stonebow Lincoln Medieval carved corbel on roof truss in Council ChamberReferences edit a b c Historic England Stonebow and Guildhall Lincoln 1388605 National Heritage List for England Retrieved 8 November 2020 Lincoln Townscape Assessment Orchard Street Inherited Character Area Statement PDF City of Lincoln Council 1 June 2009 p 6 Retrieved 31 August 2022 Map of Roman roads in Britain Archived from the original on 11 January 2008 Retrieved 8 November 2020 a b c The Stonebow and Guildhall PDF Lincolnshire Museums Retrieved 8 November 2020 a b Famous Lincoln landmark wins prestigious award Lincolnshire Live 29 March 2019 Retrieved 14 November 2020 Boden George Alfred Richard II Presenting the Sword to the Mayor of Lincoln 1386 Art UK Retrieved 8 November 2020 Lincoln Guildhall Kingfisher Guides Retrieved 8 November 2020 a b c Antram 1989 p 503 Nicholson 1842 pp 89 9 Hill 1955 pp 6 7 Potts Michael S 2006 Potts of Leeds Five Generations of Clockmakers Ashbourne Derbyshire Mayfield Books p 100 Celebrating VE Day and the sealing of the Magna Carta PDF Lincoln Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers 1 August 2015 Retrieved 8 November 2020 Stonebow and Guildhall Lincoln Wasleys Retrieved 8 November 2020 Sources editAntram N Pevsner N J Harris 1989 The Buildings of England Lincolnshire Yale University Press ISBN 978 0300096200 Hill J W F 1955 Georgian Lincoln Cambridge University Press Nicholson W A 1842 The Advantage of Recording the Discovery of Local Antiquities inA selection of Papers relative to the County of Lincoln read before the Lincolnshire Topographical Society pp 89 90 Stoker D A The Lincoln Stonebow and the Flattery of Princes Journal of the British Archaeological Association Vol 150 pp 96 105 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lincoln Guildhall and Stonebow Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Guildhall and Stonebow Lincoln amp oldid 1149658567, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
