Lincoln Cathedral Close
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Lincoln Cathedral Close is the historic precinct surrounding Lincoln Cathedral, encompassing its medieval buildings, grounds, and associated ecclesiastical structures in Lincoln, England.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Lincoln Cathedral Close canonical | 2 |
| Lincoln Cathedral precincts | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T755952 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lincoln Cathedral Close Context triple: [Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, hasLandmark, Lincoln Cathedral Close]
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A.
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral is a historic Gothic cathedral in Lincoln, England, renowned as one of medieval Europe's grandest churches and a former holder of the title of the world's tallest building.
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B.
Salisbury Cathedral close
Salisbury Cathedral Close is the historic walled precinct surrounding Salisbury Cathedral, notable for its spacious lawns, ecclesiastical buildings, and fine period houses.
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C.
Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral and historic landmark in the city of Derby, notable for its distinctive tower and role as the seat of the Bishop of Derby.
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D.
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is a historic Church of England cathedral in Chester, England, renowned for its medieval architecture and role as the seat of the Bishop of Chester.
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E.
Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is a renowned Norman Romanesque cathedral in northeast England, celebrated for its massive stone architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lincoln Cathedral Close Target entity description: Lincoln Cathedral Close is the historic precinct surrounding Lincoln Cathedral, encompassing its medieval buildings, grounds, and associated ecclesiastical structures in Lincoln, England.
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A.
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral is a historic Gothic cathedral in Lincoln, England, renowned as one of medieval Europe's grandest churches and a former holder of the title of the world's tallest building.
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B.
Salisbury Cathedral close
Salisbury Cathedral Close is the historic walled precinct surrounding Salisbury Cathedral, notable for its spacious lawns, ecclesiastical buildings, and fine period houses.
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C.
Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral and historic landmark in the city of Derby, notable for its distinctive tower and role as the seat of the Bishop of Derby.
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D.
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is a historic Church of England cathedral in Chester, England, renowned for its medieval architecture and role as the seat of the Bishop of Chester.
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E.
Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is a renowned Norman Romanesque cathedral in northeast England, celebrated for its massive stone architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cathedral close
ⓘ
historic precinct ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Gothic architecture
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medieval architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Church of England
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Diocese of Lincoln ⓘ |
| country | England ⓘ |
| function | spatial and administrative setting for Lincoln Cathedral ⓘ |
| governedBy | cathedral authorities ⓘ |
| hasAccessPoint | gated entrances ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalPeriod |
medieval period
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post-medieval period ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Bishop’s Palace area
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Deanery ⓘ ancillary service buildings ⓘ boundary walls ⓘ chapter house ⓘ clergy houses ⓘ ecclesiastical buildings ⓘ gardens ⓘ gateways ⓘ lawns ⓘ medieval buildings ⓘ residential buildings ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | conservation area ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Lincoln
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Lincolnshire ⓘ |
| locatedInTimeZone | Europe/London ⓘ |
| locatedOn |
Lincoln Cathedral
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surface form:
Lincoln Cathedral hilltop
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| near | Lincoln Castle ⓘ |
| notableFor |
historic domestic buildings for cathedral clergy
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landscaped cathedral grounds ⓘ well-preserved medieval ecclesiastical precinct ⓘ |
| partOf | historic centre of Lincoln ⓘ |
| surrounds | Lincoln Cathedral ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
administration of Lincoln Cathedral
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ecclesiastical functions ⓘ heritage conservation ⓘ residential use by clergy ⓘ tourism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Lincoln Cathedral Close Description of subject: Lincoln Cathedral Close is the historic precinct surrounding Lincoln Cathedral, encompassing its medieval buildings, grounds, and associated ecclesiastical structures in Lincoln, England.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln
this entity surface form:
Lincoln Cathedral precincts