THE JEW'S HOUSE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE. For what purpose this curious antique building was erected, is only known by conjecture; but as its appearance bears strong marks of Saxon architecture, it is reasonable to suppose that its original destination was not for the residence of a Jew, as we find, from history, that these people were not known in England previous to the Norman conquest: its present title was therefore most probably attached to it in the eighteenth year of Edward I. when its inhabitant, Belaset de Wallingford, a Jewess, was hanged at Lincoln, for clipping. When forfeited by its unfortunate owner, it was granted to a William de Foleteby, and by his succeeding brother was given to canon Thornton, who afterwards conveyed it to the dean and chapter of the see of Lincoln, in whose possession it still remains. Its situation is on the west side of the hill, nearly at the bottom, opposite to what is called Bull-ring Lane. The entrance door stands in the middle of the front, and is well worth the attention of the antiquary: it has a circular arch, which has been supported by a column on each side, surmounted by rude imitations of the Corinthian capital. This arch is ornamented with a |