Hampton Court Palace

16th century1515UK (England)

CountryUK (England)

RegionLondon

Period16th century

Year Built1515

About Hampton Court Palace

Built by Cardinal Wolsey and later seized by Henry VIII. The Great Hall has a hammerbeam roof. The ghost of Catherine Howard allegedly runs through the gallery. The maze covers a third of an acre with half a mile of paths. The Great Vine planted in 1768 is the oldest known vine.

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