Norman House
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Norman House on Steep Hill
, Lincoln in England
is a historic building and an example of Norman domestic arthitecture.
The building is at 46-47 Steep Hill and 7 Christs Hospital Terrace. The architectural evidence suggests a date 1170-80.
The building was known for many years as "Aaron the Jew's House", and appears as such in many references, as it is believed to have been the residence of Aaron of Lincoln
(d.1186), then the greatest Jewish financier of England.
The building has been a shop for many years, and currently home to a tea importers.
Steep Hill
Steep Hill is a popular tourist street in the historic city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.At the top of the hill is the entrance to Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is Well Lane.The Hill consists of independent shops, tea rooms and pubs....
, Lincoln in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
is a historic building and an example of Norman domestic arthitecture.
The building is at 46-47 Steep Hill and 7 Christs Hospital Terrace. The architectural evidence suggests a date 1170-80.
The building was known for many years as "Aaron the Jew's House", and appears as such in many references, as it is believed to have been the residence of Aaron of Lincoln
Aaron of Lincoln
Aaron of Lincoln was an English Jewish financier . He is believed to have been the wealthiest man in 12th century Britain; it is estimated that his wealth exceeded that of the King. He is first mentioned in the English pipe-roll of 1166 as creditor of King Henry II for sums amounting to £616 12s...
(d.1186), then the greatest Jewish financier of England.
The building has been a shop for many years, and currently home to a tea importers.