King John's Palace, Kings Clipstone
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King John's Palace, Kings Clipstone
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 30 Apr 2019
This is all that remains of a substantial royal palace and hunting lodge that was a favoured residence of kings for over two hundred years - from Henry II to Richard II. It is likely that in later centuries the site was effectively used as a quarry by local builders and farmers.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.176443
Longitude
-1.098522