The author has to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr J. Shillaker and Mr G. H. Palmer for kind suggestions. Mr P. G. Trendell has prepared the list of the Bishops, and has given valued help in other ways. The illustrations are largely taken from photographs reproduced by the kindness of the Photochrom Co., Messrs S. B. Bolas & Co., Mr F. G. M. Beaumont, and Mr H. C. Oakden; others are from the Lincoln volume of the Proceedings of the Archæological Institute (1848). A. F. K. _May 1898._ CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER I.--The History of the Building 3 CHAPTER II.--The Exterior 43 The West Front 44 The Western Towers 55 The Galilee Porch 57 The Chapter Archives 59 The Central Tower 59 The Bells in the Central Tower 61 The Presbytery 65 The Chantry Chapels 68 The East End 71 The Minster Yard 74 The Palace of the Bishops 76 The Deanery 78 The Cantelupe Chantry House 78 The Vicars' Court 80