Guard House, Royston, Herts UK
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bill&ben
N 52° 02.924 W 000° 01.453
30U E 704044 N 5770638
A plaque identifying the Guard House of King James 1st when his court was in residence in Royston
Waymark Code: WM9ATR
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/24/2010
Views: 6
King James 1st stopped at Royston on his journey from Scotland to London after the death of Elizabeth 1st. He stopped for three days in order to hunt. After that first successful hunting trip, the king returned on several occasions, establishing a temporary court. The body guard of the King resided in this building.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Royston Local History Society
Individual Recognized: Not listed
Physical Address: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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