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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Southwell

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Southwell, England

Updated March 21, 2019
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The Archbishop's Palace

Once a palace for the Archbishop of York, these 15th-century ruins now serve as a haunt for history buffs.

Southwell, England

The Saracen's Head Hotel

A 13th-century inn where the ill-fated King Charles I spent his last night of freedom.
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Southwell, England

The Workhouse

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.
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Southwell, England

The Leaves of Southwell

Exquisite carvings of leaves, Green Men, and the occasional dragon adorn a medieval chapter house.
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Turret Clock of 1875

Upton, England

Museum of Timekeeping

A magnificent mansion hides a delightful collection of historic timepieces.
2 miles from Southwell
Robin Hood’s former piss-pot.

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Robin Hood's Hill

This Bronze Age burial mound used to be called "Robin Hood’s Piss-Pot" until it was renamed by spoilsport Victorians.
4 miles from Southwell
The Queen’s Sconce

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Queen's Sconce

A well preserved remnant of the English Civil War.
5 miles from Southwell
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