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St Mary's Guildhall, 385 High Street, Lincoln

Heritage Open Day: The buildings known as St Mary's Guildhall have survived over 8 centuries of varied use and many alterations have taken place over this time. The essential components of the original have survived, to preserve a unique example of Norman architecture Preserved excavations reveal that the site was built over the Roman Fosse Way, and constructed around 1170 and King Henry 11 held a 'Crown Wearing Ceremony there and the buildings were also used as a Royal storehouse in which the kings wine was kept, which was sold in 1296 and after 1250 it was given to the Great Guild of St Mary - a powerful body of prominent citizens, merchants and others.
event dateSat 13 Sep, Sun 14 Sep, Sat 20 Sep, Sun 21 Sep
venue address385 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 7SF
event timesSat 13 Sep:1100-1600; Sun 14 Sep:1100-1600; Sat 20 Sep:1100-1600; Sun 21 Sep:1100-1600; Free Entry.
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