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Beaumont Palace, built outside the north gate of Oxford, was intended by Henry I about 1130 to serve as a royal palace conveniently close to the royal hunting-lodge at Woodstock (now part of the park of Blenheim Palace ). Its former presence is recorded in Beaumont Street, Oxford.
The Beaumont palace existed for around 200 years and was knocked down around 1308 to repair the castle, royalty were born and lived there, worth a find of the plaque in a hedge. Written March 9, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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Sep 13, 2019 · Discover Beaumont Palace Marker in Oxford, England: A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born. Trips Take your next trip with Atlas...
Here, beyond the North Gate and within sight of the castle, we have to imagine a fine Norman palace – royal chambers, cloisters, two chapels, kitchens, stables, store-rooms – a residence fit for a king, his queen and their entourage. Henry II loved Oxford.
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Beaumont Palace Marker, Oxford: See reviews, articles, and photos of Beaumont Palace Marker, ranked No.139 on Tripadvisor among 174 attractions in Oxford.