Nottingham has many historical buildings and ruins which are worth a visit or two. However, many people may not know that the county has the remains of a former royal residence hidden in a field in Clipstone, North-west Nottinghamshire.
The former royal residency is now reduced to three stone walls which are known as 'King John's Palace. The medieval palace was thought to have been built in stone around 1180 and was used as a royal meeting place before falling into disuse in the 15th century.
The remaining walls are thought to be part of a Romanesque stone chamber that had a timber upper floor which gave visitors a spectacular view over the deer park. Sherwood Forest animals were protected by forest law which was introduced by the Normans. It meant the animals that lived there were owned by the king and could only be hunted by royalty.
