One of Lincoln's most historic and important buildings - the 15th century Cardinal's Hat  at the corner of High Street and Grantham Street - is looking for a new occupier.

The half timbered, listed property is located at the top of Lincoln's pedestrianised High Street was until recently occupied by the Bank of Scotland.  Following their vacation it has been put on the market by chartered surveyors Hodgson Elkington.

The Cardinal's Hat - so named after
Henry VIII's minister, Thomas Wolsey, Bishop of Lincoln in 1514-15 who became a cardinal in the same year -  was lovingly restored by the St John Ambulance Brigade in the 1950s and is a much photographed feature by tourists visiting the city.

"Of particular interest  is the contrast between the historic exterior and the high-tech, modern office style interior. The
building would also lend itself to upmarket retail use and subject to the landlord's approval and planning permission, perhaps a specialist restaurant,"  said Hodgson Elkington partner, Daniel Race.

The 2,287 sq ft premises are available leasehold at a rent of £21,000 per annum. Further details from Daniel Race at Hodgson
Elkington telephone 01522 512232.

Further information from:-

Paul Croft
Tel: 01427 788319