Southwell is a community in Nottinghamshire, England, the site of Southwell Minster, the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham covering Nottinghamshire. Its population of under 7,000 enhanced to 7,297 at the 2011 Census. The origin of the name is uncertain. The community pushes the River Greet, about 14 miles (22 km) north-east of Nottingham. Other historical structures include the prebendal residences in Church Street as well as Westgate, and also the Methodist church, which has a right of means running under it, so that the upper floor seats greater than the lower. The workhouse, constructed in 1824, was a prototype for lots of others. It is had by the National Trust and shows its appearance and also conditions in the 19th century. Behind the Minster is a partially destroyed royal residence, when a home of the Archbishop of York. It consists of the lately restored State Chamber, Cardinal Wolsey's former dining room, as well as yards amongst the ruins.