October 2012:
LINCOLN, Edward King House Chapel.
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond, the medieval Bishop’s Palace was once among the most important buildings in this country. The administrative centre of the largest diocese in medieval England stretching from the Humber to the Thames, its architecture reflected enormous power and wealth.
All of the Palace, except the East Hall, Alnwick Tower and the chapel range, was destroyed during the Civil War and the ruins still exist.
Clearly such a large diocese meant that the Bishop of Lincoln had to have a number of houses available to him for accommodation on his visitations. When Edward King was appointed Bishop in 1885 he lived in a house at Riseholme which had been acquired by the Cathedral authorities. He soon decided that he should live nearer to the Cathedral and a new Bishops Palace was built incorporating some of the remains of the medieval Palace.
This is now known as Edward King House and has recently become a Hotel. . In 2001 a Heritage Garden was constructed and this haven of peace and tranquillity was designed by Mark Anthony Walker.
Our visit in October was to the chapel in Edward King Hotel. We met our guide, Terry Miller in the Reception of the Hotel and much enjoyed touring this most interesting building.
All of the Palace, except the East Hall, Alnwick Tower and the chapel range, was destroyed during the Civil War and the ruins still exist.
Clearly such a large diocese meant that the Bishop of Lincoln had to have a number of houses available to him for accommodation on his visitations. When Edward King was appointed Bishop in 1885 he lived in a house at Riseholme which had been acquired by the Cathedral authorities. He soon decided that he should live nearer to the Cathedral and a new Bishops Palace was built incorporating some of the remains of the medieval Palace.
This is now known as Edward King House and has recently become a Hotel. . In 2001 a Heritage Garden was constructed and this haven of peace and tranquillity was designed by Mark Anthony Walker.
Our visit in October was to the chapel in Edward King Hotel. We met our guide, Terry Miller in the Reception of the Hotel and much enjoyed touring this most interesting building.
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