Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards (370 metres) south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses Parliament, on the opposite bank.
| Lambeth Palace | |
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Lambeth Palace, photographed looking east across the River Thames. Visible are the 15th-century Lollards' Tower at left, the Great Hall (with cupola) at centre, the late 15th-century brick gatehouse towards the right, and the 14th-century tower of St Mary-at-Lambeth on the far right. | |
| Type | Archbishop's palace |
| Location | Lambeth, London |
| Coordinates | 51°29′44″N 0°7′11″W |
| Architectural style(s) | Tudor |
| Owner | See of Canterbury |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Lambeth Palace |
| Designated | 19 October 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1116399 |
National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens | |
| Official name | Lambeth Palace |
| Designated | 1 October 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1000818 |
Location of Lambeth Palace in Greater London | |
Close to Westminster and the City, the estate was first acquired by the archdiocese for the archbishop (who also has a residence at Old Palace, Canterbury) around 1200.
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