History of the world's tallest buildings of world's tallest building was borne by shorter buildings. St. Mary's Church in Stralsund became the world's tallest building after the collapse of Lincoln Cathedral's spire. The central tower of St. Pierre's Cathedral was tallest from 1569 until it collapsed in 1573, making St. Mary's the tallest once again. In 1647, the bell tower of St. Mary's burned down, making the shorter Strasbourg Cathedral the world's tallest building. It was not until the completion of the Ulm Minster in 1890 that the world's tallest building was again also the tallest building ever constructed, surpassing the original configuration of Lincoln Cathedral.
Richard Siward (d.1311) the constable of Dumfries Castle in 1306. After Robert the Bruce killed John Comyn, he captured several English-held castles including Tibbers. Siward was arrested along with several other English officials. Richard from his first marriage had four children, those known are Richard and John. He married secondly Mary, the widow of Simon Fraser (d.1291) and they had no issue. Richard Siward (d.1311) Richard Siward (died 1311), Lord of Kellie, was a 13th-14th century Scottish noble. He was the constables of Wigtown, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Castles in 1292. Richard was captured at the Battle of Dunbar on 27 April 1296 and