Very exciting to explore the substantial ruins of a house built in the 1180s. King John’s Palace in Southampton was a merchant’s residence (and not a royal palace), with large windows and fireplaces #kingjohnspalace #medieval #medievalhouse #southampton

‘King John’s Palace’ in Southampton, a domestic residence built in the 1180s and only ruined early in the 20thC. This substantial residence was altered in the 14thC when its outer wall was incorporated into the new town walls built by Edward III. #kingjohnspalace #southampton #medieval

Stepping down into the substantial ruins of ‘King John’s Palace’ in Southampton, which was built in the 1180s and is a very rare example of Norman domestic architecture in England. The building only fell into disrepair early in the 20thC #kingjohnspalace #southampton #norman