Old Palace, Royston, Herts UK
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bill&ben
N 52° 02.936 W 000° 01.474
30U E 704020 N 5770659
An information board in Kneesworth St, Royston giving the history of the Palace of James 1st in the area.
Waymark Code: WM9ATG
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/24/2010
Views: 3
King James 1st stopped at Royston on his journey from Scotland to London after the death of Elizabeth 1st. He stopped for three days in order to hunt. After that first successful hunting trip, the king returned on several occasions.
The hunting lodge in Kneesworth Street that he occupied is known as the Old Palace. The front half of the Old Palace was demolished in the 18th century for road widening purposes, but the rear half and chimneys are still visible. Several other buildings used by his court are still standing in Kneesworth Street.
The history of the area is described on the information board opposite the Old Palace.
Group that erected the marker: North Herts District Council
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Kneesworth St
Royston, Herts UK
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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