Jew's House, Lincoln

Name: Jew's House
Address: Lincoln, United Kingdom

#32 among attractions in Lincoln

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The Jew's House is one of the earliest extant town houses in England. It is situated on Steep Hill in Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court. The house has traditionally been associated with the thriving Jewish community in Medieval Lincoln. Antisemitic hysteria was stoked by a notorious 1255 blood libel alleging that the mysterious death of a Christian child, known as Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln, was the result of him being kidnapped and ritually killed by Jews. In 1290, the entire Jewish community was expelled from England by Edward I, and the Jew's House is said to have been seized from a Jewish owner. The building has remained continuously occupied to the present day. Since about 1973 it has been used as a restaurant; prior to that it had been an antiques shop for many years. ()

Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 53°13'56"N, 0°32'20"W

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Jew's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln Drill Hall, St Swithin's Church.

~980 ftNE
11th-century Gothic place of worship
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln
5 min walk • Lincoln Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, is a stunning Gothic church that dominates the skyline of Lincoln, England. Constructed in 1072, this ancient cathedral has been a place of worship and a symbol of...
~940 ftNW
Guided tours of 11th-century fortress
Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
5 min walk • Lincoln Castle, a Norman fortress with a rich history spanning centuries, stands proudly in the city of Lincoln, United Kingdom. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this castle is a testament to medieval military architecture and has played a pivotal...
~950 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln
5 min walk • Lincoln Drill Hall is a former drill hall in Lincoln in England which is now used as a multi-purpose arts centre and theatre.
~1540 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Swithin's Church, Lincoln
8 min walk • St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln is a Grade II* listed parish church located in St Swithin's Square, Lincoln, England.
~1350 ftS
Monuments and statues
Empowerment Sculpture, Lincoln
7 min walk • Empowerment is a public sculpture in the centre of the city of Lincoln in England. Designed by the artist Stephen Broadbent, sponsored by Alstom Power, and completed in 2002, the sculpture spans the River Witham in Lincoln's City Square.
~320 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Collection, Lincoln
2 min walk • The Collection is the county museum and gallery for Lincolnshire in England. It is an amalgamation of the Usher Gallery and the City and County Museum.
~1410 ftS
Bridge
High Bridge, Lincoln
7 min walk • High Bridge carries the High Street across the River Witham in Lincoln in eastern England. It is the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still has buildings on it.
~1820 ftN
Arch, Historical place
Newport Arch, Lincoln
9 min walk • Newport Arch is a 3rd-century Roman gate in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It is a Scheduled monument and Grade I listed building and is reputedly the oldest arch in the United Kingdom still used by traffic.
~590 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Theatre Royal, Lincoln
3 min walk • The New Theatre Royal Lincoln is a theatre in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. The present theatre, initially called the New Theatre Royal, was built in 1893 to the designs of Bertie Crewe and W.G.R. Sprague.
~930 ftE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, Architecture
Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace, Lincoln
5 min walk • The Old Bishop's Palace is a historic visitor attraction in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. When it was first built, in the late 12th century, it was at the centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.
~760 ftN
Market, Shopping
Lincoln Christmas Market, Lincoln
4 min walk • Lincoln Christmas Market, held in Lincoln, England, is one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe, attracting over 250,000 people over the four-day event. Held around three weeks before Christmas, the market spreads around the historic centre of Lincoln including the castle and cathedral.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jew's House?

Nearby attractions include Jews' Court, Lincoln (1 min walk), Steep Hill, Lincoln (2 min walk), The Collection, Lincoln (2 min walk), St Martin's Church, Lincoln (2 min walk).

How to get to Jew's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jew's House:

Bus

Lincoln Central Bus Station (11 min walk)
Siemens • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Lincoln Central (11 min walk)