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he Royal Palace of Woodstock near Oxford was supposedly built on the site of a Saxon manor. At the meeting point of five large forests, the Palace was ideally situated for hunting and Henry I built a hunting lodge there. King Henry II used the grounds of the Royal Palace to hold a menagerie of animals including lions, leopards and camels. Woodstock is noted for the love affair between Henry II and Rosamond Clifford. Rosamond was Henry's mistress from around 1166 to 1176. She may have murdered by the King's wife when she found out about the affair, but this story may be untrue. The Palace was used for much of the Medieval period by the Kings of England, but its use fell into decline when London became more important as the centre of Royalty.

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      866

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      Witenagemot held at Woodstock

      Ethelread held a Witenagemot (Witan) at the palace of Woodstock.  [1]

      1126

      December

      Henry holds a council at Woodstock

      King Henry held a council at Woodstock. [1]

      1130

      December

      Henry spends Christmas at Woodstock

      Henry spent Christmas at Woodstock. [1]

      1140

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      Woodstock held by Matilda

      The Palace of Woodstock was held by Matilda's supporters during the conflict with King Stephen. Henry (II) spent much of his time there. [1]

      1163

      July

      Council at Woodstock

      The council held at the Royal Palace of Woodstock near Oxford was the scene for a clash between King Henry II and Thomas Becket over the control of payments to Sheriffs. Becket opposed the plan and was going to oppose more of Henry's reforms in the near future. [2]

      1165

      Christmas

      Henry II at Woodstock

      King Henry II celebrated Christmas at Woodstock away from his wife for the first time.

      1228

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      Henry III visits Woodstock.

      King Henry III spent time at the Palace of Woodstock. [1]

      1235

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      Henry III at Woodstock

      King Henry III spent time at the Palace of Woodstock. [1]

      1241

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      Henry entertains at Woodstock

      Henry spent time at Woodstock and entertained Alexander. King of the Scots and the English nobility. [1]

      1554

      May 19

      Princess Elizabeth moved to Woodstock

      Elizabeth was removed from the Tower of London and taken to Woodstock. She was held under house arrest by Henry bedingfield, a Privy Councillor to Queen Mary. [3]

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