English Cathedrals - Lincoln cathedral from south East - Cathedral - showing Square tower. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Lincoln Cathedral (in full The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, or sometimes St. Mary's Cathedral) is a cathedral located in Lincoln in England and seat of the Bishop of Lincoln in the Church of England. Building commenced in 1088 and continued in several phases throughout the medieval period.