What is recorded here

This slate commemorative plaque records: The Cardinal's Hat a timber-framed town house built in the late 15th century as an inn and probably named in compliment to Cardinal Wolsey Bishop of Lincoln 1514-15 Restored 1952-3

The Cardinal's Hat is a timber-framed town house from the late 15th century, originally built as an inn and likely named to honor Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who was influential in English politics during King Henry VIII’s reign.

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