Bishops' Palace, Lincoln, England
] Alnwick Tower This evening, I am focusing on the (now ruined) Bishops' Palace in Lincoln, England. Location is about 160 miles north of London. This building dates back to construction by Bishop Robert de Chesney in the 12th century and a re-build shortly afterwards by Hugh of Avalon (appointed 1186) as a function of a serious earthquake. Summary chronology thereafter as follows: 1329: Fortifications under Bishop Henry Burghersh including a new gate-house. 1436-49: Refurbishment and updates under Bishop William Alnwick 1536: Damaged during the Lincolnshire Rising but repairs probably effected by time of visit of Henry VIII and Queen Catherine Howard in 1541. 1625-28: Repairs by Bishop John Williams. 1643: During English Civil War the Palace was used as a prison and materials such as lead taken from structure for munitions. 1648: Building fired during Civil War conflict. Demolition thereafter. 1652: Site acquired by Col. James Berry who converted the remains into a house. ...