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Steep Hill in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
It started out as a footpath behind the Roman road Ermine Street. In the 11th Century Ermine Street was diverted east to the current route of The Strait & Steep Hill. It was previously named The Poultry after the local poultry market, then Polther Hill, the Pultry before taking its current name Steep Hill in 1732. The part between Well Lane and Strait was called Foot of the Hill in 1826.
The Stamford Mercury in 1856 and Williamsons 1901 Guide to Lincoln also record the name Bower or Bowyers/Bowers Hill to Steep Hill, this was perhaps a short section on the west side opposite the Mayors Chair. John Speeds original 1607 survey plan names it Bore Hill. Lease plans of the early 19th century market it as High Street.
Two Norman houses lie on the street, Jew's House and Norman House, the latter formerly known as "Aaron the Jew's House". Both display characteristic Norman mullioned windows. Adjacent to and above the Jew's House stands Jew's Court, said to be from the Norman period but not displaying any obvious Norman features. There are some jettied half-timbered houses towards the top.
The Hill now consists of independent shops, tea rooms and pub and in 2011 Steep Hill was named "Britain's Best Place" by the Academy of Urbanism. The central (and steepest) part of the route is unsuited to any form of vehicle, and only passable on foot. A handrail is provided along this section.
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Steep Hill in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
It started out as a footpath behind the Roman road Ermine Street. In the 11th Century Ermine Street was diverted east to the current route of The Strait & Steep Hill. It was previously named The Poultry after the local poultry market, then Polther Hill, the Pultry before taking its current name Steep Hill in 1732. The part between Well Lane and Strait was called Foot of the Hill in 1826.
The Stamford Mercury in 1856 and Williamsons 1901 Guide to Lincoln also record the name Bower or Bowyers/Bowers Hill to Steep Hill, this was perhaps a short section on the west side opposite the Mayors Chair. John Speeds original 1607 survey plan names it Bore Hill. Lease plans of the early 19th century market it as High Street.
Two Norman houses lie on the street, Jew's House and Norman House, the latter formerly known as "Aaron the Jew's House". Both display characteristic Norman mullioned windows. Adjacent to and above the Jew's House stands Jew's Court, said to be from the Norman period but not displaying any obvious Norman features. There are some jettied half-timbered houses towards the top.
The Hill now consists of independent shops, tea rooms and pub and in 2011 Steep Hill was named "Britain's Best Place" by the Academy of Urbanism. The central (and steepest) part of the route is unsuited to any form of vehicle, and only passable on foot. A handrail is provided along this section.