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The Old Palace

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The Old Palace
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The Old Palace in Lincoln is a scheduled monument, yet the modern lodge beside it occupies the former church of St Michael on the Mount. Guests now sleep where worshippers once gathered, taking breakfast beneath stained glass that still catches the light. The palace itself remains closed to casual entry, preserving its ancient boundary while the converted church invites people inside.
The National Heritage List for England records The Old Palace as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Old Palace was built in the 13th century as a royal residence by King John or his successors. It is important as a well-preserved example of medieval palace architecture and as a site with historical associations to the English monarchy.

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Photo: David P Howard · CC BY-SA 2.0