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King John's Palace (aka the King's Houses) is the remains of a former mediæval royal residence in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. The establishment of the King's Houses was linked to Clipstone's location in the heart of the royal forest of Sherwood. It is believed to have constructed in the mid 12th century and been used until the end of the 15th century. Clipstone became a favoured residence of the monarchy for over two hundred years with visits by Henry II, Richard I, John, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II. The ruins that are visible today are the remains of a Romanesque chamber dating from around 1180. However, the chamber was only a small part of a large, multiphased complex of buildings which is known to have existed at Clipstone. These included a gatehouse, tower, individual hall and chambers for the King and Queen, several chapels, kitchens, stables for 200 horses, and lodgings for many royal retainers. The monument is within the council area of Newark and Sherwood (Nottinghamshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1003481.

Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Nottinghamshire
Lat, Long: 53.176606,-1.0986681
Grid Reference: SK 6034 6476
Civil Parish: Kings Clipstone CP
Council Area: Newark and Sherwood CA (Nottinghamshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Nottinghamshire PA

GBPN ID: 302725
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/King_John's_Palace,_Nottinghamshire_302725

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