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This busy, historic town owes
its long-standing importance to its remarkable
cathedral, the twin-towered Southwell Minster,
which dates back to the early 12th century.
Although it has been altered over the centuries it
possesses 13th century foliate tracery - known as
the ‘leaves of Southwell’ - and an Early English
chancel. It can be seen for miles around but was
only granted cathedral status in the 19th century.
The Saracen’s Head pub has an interesting claim to
fame. It was from here in 1647 that Charles 1
surrendered himself to a Scottish army. |
