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Tudor Rose Hotel Historical Archives

Discover the fascinating history behind Tudor Rose Hotel. From its Parts dating from the 12th century, with the oldest sections over 800 years old origins to its role in local heritage.

Tudor Rose Hotel

King's Lynn, Norfolk

Building Age: Parts dating from the 12th century, with the oldest sections over 800 years old
Original Purpose: Originally three separate dwellings dating from medieval period, with the oldest timber-framed upper storey dating to 1645
Architecture: Mixed architectural periods with 12th-century foundations, Tudor timber-framed upper levels dating to 1645, and later modifications. The building showcases the evolution of King's Lynn architecture over eight centuries, with exposed timber beams, medieval stone work, and period features throughout.
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Historical Significance

The Tudor Rose Hotel occupies a site that has been continuously inhabited since the 12th century, making it one of King's Lynn's oldest surviving buildings. The structure is divided into two parts, including an old timber-framed 1645 upper storey that represents some of the finest Tudor architecture remaining in King's Lynn. The building has witnessed centuries of King's Lynn's maritime trading history and has been associated with mystery and supernatural activity throughout its existence. Its location near the Tuesday Market Place and St. Nicholas Church puts it at the heart of King's Lynn's historic center.

King's Lynn medieval history

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Medieval King's Lynn: How Religious Persecution Created Supernatural Hotspots

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Explore how King's Lynn's medieval history of religious persecution, witch trials, and social upheaval created the spiritual conditions that continue to manifest as supernatural activity today.

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c.1100 Bishop's Lynn founded as religious port town
12th century Tudor Rose site first occupied as medieval dwellings
1530s-1540s Dissolution of monasteries creates religious upheaval
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King's Lynn medieval history Tudor Rose Hotel history King's Lynn witch trials medieval religious persecution Norfolk supernatural origins King's Lynn historical trauma

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