February 5, 2024 6.30 pm

Cobble wobble: Lincoln Bailgate businesses frustrated with “substandard” tarmac repairs

Is Bailgate’s iconic heritage look under threat from tarmac fillings?
Alex Capper, assistant manager at Lincoln Eco Pantry. | Photo: Ellis Karran
By Local Democracy Reporter

Just when you thought the patchwork tarmac debacle outside Lincoln Cathedral was a one-off blunder, the Bailgate area, known for its postcard-perfect cobbles and rich mediaeval history, has been subjected to a similar fate.

The iconic cobbles, a testament to Lincoln’s Roman past, have been marred by unsightly tarmac patches that stick out like a sore thumb amidst the historic charm of the area.

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