The King's House, Historic residence in The Close, Salisbury, England
The King's House features stone facades with flint rubble walls, three prominent gables, and original Ham Hill stone window frames from medieval times.
The building served as the Court of the Abbot of Sherborne in the 13th century before becoming a residence following the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The property contains decorated plaster ceilings and architectural elements that demonstrate the evolution of English building techniques from the 13th to 16th centuries.
The Salisbury Museum, established in the building since 1981, maintains regular opening hours and offers guided tours through its historical rooms and galleries.
King James I and Queen Anne of Denmark visited this residence in 1610 and 1613, while Lieutenant General Henry Shrapnel developed artillery shells here.
Location: Salisbury
GPS coordinates: 51.06430,-1.80014
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:52
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