Woodstock Palace
Woodstock Palace was a royal residence in the
Oxfordshire town of
Woodstock. The title of "palace" was first used to refer to it during the
12th century, when it was favoured by King
Henry I of England. In about
1120, he created a
zoo in the grounds. His grandson,
Henry II was also fond of Woodstock, and spent time here with his mistress,
Rosamund Clifford. Important events which took place at the palace included:
Woodstock Palace was destroyed during the
English Civil War, and
Blenheim Palace was later built on the same site.
Smithsonian article about Woodstock Palace
