Jew's House
A 12th-century Norman stone house, one of the oldest surviving inhabited homes in England, which bears witness to Lincoln's medieval Jewish community.
The Jew's House was built around 1150 to 1170 and is one of the oldest urban houses in England still in use. Its Norman round-arched doorway and decorative details are clearly visible, and the neighbouring Jews' Court is equally old. It stands as a witness to Lincoln's thriving Jewish community before the expulsion order of 1290. The legend of Little Saint Hugh is also associated with this place. The building is currently a restaurant, but you can admire the exterior at any time. It is at the lower end of Steep Hill where it meets Strait Street, so it's easy to see while exploring the old streets.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Steep Hill
- The Collection Museum
- Usher Gallery
- Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace
- Stonebow and Guildhall
- Bailgate
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Lincoln Castle