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A long winding street called Steep Hill, built on a very steep hill in Lincoln .. with a lopsided lamp post:)
Easy going down and some conveniently placed benches to rest on the way up:)
Steephill Cove, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. On the southern tip of the IoW, Ventnor is known for its unique warm microclimate and as a health resort. Known as the English Mediterranean and Mayfair by the Sea in Victorian times and enjoyed by generations of visitors since. Designated an AONB, an area of outstanding Natural Beauty and a Marine Special Area of Conservation.
Which ever way you leave Rievaulx village you need to navigate a steep hill.
Rievaulx is a small village and civil parish in Rye Dale within the North York Moors National Park near Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England and is located in what was the inner court of Rievaulx Abbey, close to the River Rye.
Jews' Court is a Grade I listed building[ on Steep Hill in Lincoln, England. It houses the headquarters of the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology.
A medieval synagogue is thought to have been housed behind the two surviving Medieval properties as it is unlikely that a synagogue would have been on the street. The term 'court' probably refers to the courtyard within the Jewish communal buildings as part of a synagogue . Archaeological evidence suggests that the main walls contain 13th century material, with many 18th cenutry additions.
The synagogue was attacked, along with the Jewry, in 1266 by the Disinherited Barons and Gentlemen in the Isle of Oxholme. Along with the whole city of Lincoln, the Jews were ‘spoyled’, with the attackers entering the synagogue and burning holy documents.
There is record also of a large Jewish wedding in Lincoln in 1271, thought to have taken place at the synagogue here. The building is one of only five surviving Medieval Jewish houses in England, evidence of the prominent Jewish community in Lincoln during the 12th and 13th century.
Today the upper room is used by the Lincolnshire Jewish Community, refounded in 1992, as a synagogue. Next door is Jew's House, the former residence of the local Rabbi and now home to a stylish restaurant. Jews Court itself is now a historical book shop.
This stone building, on Steep Hill, dates back to the 12th century and is one of the oldest surviving, domestic buildings in the UK.
Now home to a specialist tea shop, Norman House was, according to tradition, built for Aaron of Lincoln: a Jewish moneylender around 1170 who advanced large sums of money to nobility, including King Henry II.
Its features, including the arched doorway and double arch window, are typical of the Norman period and similar to many churches of the period with churches usually the only type of buildings to survive from that time.
The large, semi-sunken undercroft which is a bricked and vaulted cellar is now a cafe and would have provided secure storage for the living accommodation above. This type of luxurious living was pioneered by the Jews who moved to Lincoln in the Norman conquest, based on the ducal halls of Normandy.
………………….Taken, with alterations and additions from the ‘visit Lincoln’ site.
…Lots of giveaway clues as to the real age of this shot, but the bricks & mortar and the name ‘Cartway” at the bottom suggest its quite an old part of Bridgnorth. (But not as old as the castle here from yesterday’s post) There are bricked up cave dwellings just up in front of the lady at the bottom of the hill that were habited up until the mid 1800’s….
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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.
Information Source:
www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/character-area/steep-hill-...
Water-filled rice terraces cascade down a steep hill in the Bada Scenic Area, Yunnan Province, China. The ancient terraces are an engineering marvel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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I was quite pleased with this shot considering it's a better sunset location which I figured out on the day 😜
Looking up Steep Hill towards Lincoln Cathedral.
Steep Hill and the The Strait (a street that adjoins Steep Hill a little south of where this shot was taken), is full of interesting old buildings. To the left of shot is Jews House.
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Along the Strait and Steep Hill in Lincoln, lots of small shops can be found, selling all manner of goods! They are very individual and do a good tourist trade as this ‘climb’ up the hill is very popular and provides many photo opportunities or places to visit and have a bit of a rest, gathering your breath for the last push up to the castle and cathedral area.
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.
I'm fed up with the dull, grey days here in the UK at the moment so I thought I'd brighten my mood by posting an image from the long hot summer we had here. This is a shot up Steep Hill, believe me it is a very steep hill, in Lincoln looking towards the cathedral. My wife and I of course had to choose one of the hottest days of the year to walk up and were drenched in sweat when we got to the top.
Have a good solstice and a productive new year. Wish I had some winter photo's to post today but there hasn't been any snow yet that hasn't been followed by rain and warm weather. soon though...
Taken at Uisge Ban Falls Provincial park on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
This photo was taken in Victoria Park, which is located in the town of Truro, in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Gold Hill is a famous steep hill in the town of Shaftesbury in England. It's picturesque view has been used on many covers of books and tourism guides, but is most famous for the "boy on bike" TV advert for Hovis bread, which was directed by Ridley Scott
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.
Information Source:
www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/character-area/steep-hill-...
If you have a name for the hill behind Tournon-sur-Rhone, please add it in a comment. This view is spectacular, even on a cloudy day.
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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.
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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.
Information Source:
www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/character-area/steep-hill-...
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.
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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.
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.
Information Source:
www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/character-area/steep-hill-...
And we thought Lincolnshire was flat! This is the steep hill, called rather unimaginatively, Steep Hill, that leads to the Cathedral in Lincoln.
HSS!
YES, THAT IS ITS REAL NAME STEEP HILL, AS YOU CAN SEE ON THE SHOP ON THE LEFT, WHICH IS 14, STEEP HILL. I WAS GOING UP TO LINCOLN CATHEDRAL WHICH IS RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THIS HILL: lincolnshire.org/lincoln-steep-hill/#:~:text=Steep%20Hill....
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