Savoy Palace, Medieval palace by the River Thames in City of Westminster, England
The massive red brick structure stretched along the northern bank of the Thames, featuring extensive living quarters and ceremonial halls.
Peter II, Count of Savoy, received the land from King Henry III in 1246 and constructed the palace, which served as a noble residence.
Geoffrey Chaucer composed sections of The Canterbury Tales while working as a clerk within the palace walls during the 14th century.
Remnants of the original palace foundations lie beneath current structures between the Strand and the River Thames in central London.
The palace contained such wealth that during its 1381 destruction, rebels threw treasures into the Thames to prevent personal gain from looting.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1263
Founders: Peter II, Count of Savoy
GPS coordinates: 51.51056,-0.12028
Latest update: May 20, 2025 05:48
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