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The Newport Arch is a 3rd-century Roman gate in Lincoln, England. The arch was remodelled and enlarged when the city, then the Roman town Lindum Colonia, became capital of the province Flavia Caesariensis in the 4th century. The arch itself is buried by about eight feet of soil & accumulated debris, standing about 34 feet deep & 17.5 feet wide.
In May 1964, a goods lorry belonging to the Humber Warehousing Company struck the arch while attempting to pass under it, nearly destroying the top portion. In May 2004, another lorry struck the arch, causing minor damage & in May 2017, a RASE logistics lorry got stuck underneath the arch; after letting down the tyres, it was able to reverse out with no apparent damage.
From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Arch
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