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In the Chapter House are some beautiful carvings some of which date from the 13th century. The 'Leaves of Southwell' is a magical Work with carvings of dogs, rabbit and pigs hidden in the foliage. The Angel Window is a much more recent feature.
To the south of the minster can be found the ruins of the palace of the archbishops of York which dated from the 14th and 15th centuries. Parts of the old palace closest to the minster's south doorway have been incorporated into the present Bishop's Palace.
Southwell itself has many fine building and a wealth of fascinating places to discover. Among these are the Prebendal houses where the secular canons resided, sequestered alleyways and charming coaching inns like the Saracen's Head where Charles I spent his last hours of freedom before his final surrender. At the time of the king's final visit the inn was called the King's Head but the name of this wonderful 16th century inn was changed after Charles's execution. |
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