The Crooked House - Windsor, England, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 51° 28.935 W 000° 36.428
30U E 666149 N 5706170
Quick Description: The "Crooked House" was straight and plumb until 1718.
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 5/15/2009 1:54:45 PM
Waymark Code: WM6D0M
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member JJG10101
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Long Description:
Originally known as the Market Cross House, the Crooked House in Windsor is a quaint tea room and restaurant in the shadow of Windsor Palace.

Its unique shape occurred shortly after some timbers were replaced in 1718 with unseasoned green oak. Once the moisture left the wood, the house contorted into this unusual shape.

Having no bearing on the structure's integrity, the Crooked House is also the site for a secret passage from Windsor Palace which is said to have been used for King Charles II to sneak out and visit his mistress Nell Gwyn.
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