Clarendon Palace (Ruin)

The origins of Clarendon Palace date back to the 12th century, when it served as a royal residence under Henry II. Up to the time of Henry VII in the 16th century, English kings used the estate as a temporary abode. In the High Middle Ages, the palace transformed from a hunting lodge into one of Europe's palaces, serving as a retreat for the royal family and their guests. After being abandoned by the Crown, the property passed to Edward Hyde, the 1st Earl of Clarendon.