The Norman House on Steep Hill, Lincoln, dates from the end of the 12th century and was one of the first stone house to be built on Steep Hill and is a rare example of Norman domestic architecture. It originally had shops on the ground floor and domestic quarters above and to the rear. The first recorded inhabitant was one Joceus of York (although very little is known about him). Although much restored many of the early architectural features remain including the Norman window & doorway.