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1072
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William the Conqueror instructs that the bishopric of Dorchester (near Oxford) be moved to Lincoln and begins construction on a cathedral near his existing castle in Lincoln. St. Hugh of Avalon, Bishop of Lincoln, directs the work.
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9 May 1092
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Consecration of Lincoln Cathedral
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1123
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Alexander the Magnificent becomes Bishop of Lincoln
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1141
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Lincoln Cathedral damaged by fire
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1141
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Bishop Alexander restores and expands Lincoln Cathedral after fire
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1185
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Earthquake damages Lincoln Cathedral
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1186
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St. Hugh is Bishop of Lincoln
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1192
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St. Hugh introduces Gothic style in his reconstruction of Lincoln Cathedral
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1237
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Lincoln Cathedral's central tower collapses
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1255
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The Dean and Chapter of Lincoln Cathedral request permission from Henry III to remove part of the extended town wall to enlarge the cathedral. The request is granted, and the east end is enlarged to accommodate the crowds of pilgrims to St. Hugh's shrine.
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1280
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Consecration of the Angel Choir at Lincoln Cathedral
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1307
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Central tower of Lincoln Cathedral completed
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1370
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West towers of Lincoln Cathedral raised to their present height
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1549
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Spire of Lincoln Cathedral's central tower blows down in storm
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8 Oct 1953
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Lincoln Cathedral designated a Grade I listed building
