Lincoln Diocesan Guild — Charter of the Forest 1217

Monday, 6th November 2017

800th anniversary of the sealing of ‘The Charter of the Forest’ (Carta de Foresta) on 6th November 1217. Lincoln is the only place which holds original copies of both Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest, displayed side by side at Lincoln Castle.

Associated attempts

6 Nov 2017LINCOLN (Parish & Civic Church of St. Mary-le-Wigford)5800 Minimus
6 Nov 2017LINCOLN (St. Botolph-by-Bargate)5800 Minor
6 Nov 2017LINCOLN (St. Peter-at-Gowts)1800 Doubles
6 Nov 2017LINCOLN (The Guildhall)800 Chimes on the 'Mote Bell' cast in 1371