Jew's Court and Medieval Synagogue

The Jew's Court and Medieval Synagogue in Lincoln were built in the second half of the 12th century. It was repaired in the 17th century, in the 1930s, 1990s and 2015. This Norman-style stone building now serves as a restaurant.

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Key Features

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