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6
On the small bridge
Imagine
the past The next part of the walk is straight ahead.
This landscape has allowed the Romans and Normans to see for miles around
them, Lindum Colonia or Lincoln being a beacon to travellers.
The area around Lincoln is very flat - in fact famously
so, but Lincoln itself stands on what is known as 'The Edge', the prominent
scarp slope of Lincoln 'Cliff'.
The Lincolnshire 'Edge' it self is made of a distinctive
limestone backbone formed in the middle Jurassic era. The associated soils
of the higher ground are shallow, well-drained and brashy loams, and devoid
of surface streams.
Striding out
The path you are walking on is mainly chalk based. It
was underwater during the 'Birth of Britain' time, as was much of Lincolnshire.
Carry on along the path, this is the popular part
of the bridleway so keep an eye out for horses!
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