Vicars' Court, Lincoln facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Vicars Choral, Lincoln |
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Gateway to the Vicars' Choral, Lincoln
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| Location | Entrance from Minster Yard, S of Cathedral |
| OS grid reference | SK9787371703 |
| Founded | late 13th century by Bishop Sutton. |
| Demolished | Partially during English Civil War |
| Governing body | Dean and Chapter of Lincoln Cathedral |
| Official name: Vicars' Court, Lincoln | |
| Type | Grade I |
| Designated | 8 October 1953 |
| Reference no. | 486145 |
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The Vicars' Court or Vicars' Choral is a very old and special group of buildings in Lincoln, England. You can find it near Lincoln Cathedral. It was started in the late 1200s by a person called Bishop Sutton. This place was a home for priests who helped with church services at the Cathedral. They would step in when the main priests, called Prebendaries, were not there.
The Vicars' Choral in Lincoln is one of only eight such places left in England. It is also one of the oldest and best-kept examples. Most of the original buildings are still standing today. By the year 1305, the main hall, kitchen, and some living areas were ready. Later, in 1328, other helpers called lay brothers also moved in. More houses were built for them. During the English Civil War, parts of the buildings were damaged. After the war, they were changed into four separate houses.
What Does It Look Like?
The buildings of the Vicars' Court are made up of four sections. These sections are built around a large, grassy courtyard. The main entrance faces the Cathedral. This gateway was built in the 1300s. Above the arch, you can see the special shield of Bishop Gravesend.
On the left side, there is an old doorway from the 1300s. It has a decorative stone edge above it. Next to this doorway, there are windows with interesting shapes. On the right side, there is another doorway with a flat top. It has a shield above it too. Some windows nearby have three pointed arches. You can also see large windows sticking out from the roof. These are called dormer windows.
At the back of the buildings, there are brick and stone chimneys. Inside, some old medieval toilets, called garderobes, are still there. At one end, you can see an old ceiling from the Middle Ages. It has strong wooden beams that are still in place.
Other Places Like This
The Vicars' Court in Lincoln is not the only place like it. Here are some other similar historic sites:
- Vicars' Close, Wells
- College of Minor Canons, St Paul's London
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