Richard III's car park burial place to be auctioned
is to go up for auction, along with an adjacent building.
The Grey Friars car park in Leicester is famous for being the site where Richard III was discovered in 2012. The actual place of the discovery now forms part of a visitor centre, but the remaining site and building is due to be auctioned on 15 February.Sir Peter Soulsby said: "The exact location of where King Richard III was discovered is now incorporated as part of our successful visitor centre."The Grey Friars building has so much history and it's a stunning building.
"Whilst the building is part of our history and heritage, I'm looking forward to seeing the next stage of its evolution."He said the building might be converted for office, hospitality, or residential premises. However, the car park itself is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, meaning it has protection against unauthorised change.Following his death, his body was brought back to Leicester to be put on public display.By the mid-20th Century, what had once been a religious friary had become a site for a school, council offices and a car park.
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