Southwell is a town in Nottinghamshire, England, the site of Southwell Minster, the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Southwell and also Nottingham covering Nottinghamshire. Its population of under 7,000 increased to 7,297 at the 2011 Census. The origin of the name is uncertain. The town lies on the River Greet, concerning 14 miles (22 kilometres) north-east of Nottingham. Other historical structures consist of the prebendal houses in Church Street and also Westgate, as well as the Methodist church, which has a right of means running under it, to make sure that the top flooring seats more than the lower. The workhouse, built in 1824, was a model for several others. It is owned by the National Trust and also reveals its look and conditions in the 19th century. Behind the Minster is a partially ruined royal residence, as soon as a home of the Archbishop of York. It includes the recently restored State Chamber, Cardinal Wolsey's former dining-room, and gardens amongst the ruins.