What is Precinct?
A '''precinct''' is a closed or clearly marked space which belongs to an [[organisation]]. Around some main [[building]]s, such as a [[cathedral]] or [[college]], is a space. This space may have other buildings in it, and usually has a [[wall]] round it. The whole area has one [[owner]] (such as the church). People may only come into the precinct if they are allowed: it is not a public space, even though members of the public may use it. For example, [[student]]s and [[Employee|staff]] may enter a college, but [[visitor]]s will have to give reasons at the entry. The concept of a precinct is [[mediaeval]]. [[Towns]], churches, [[palace]]s, colleges were places of limited access. They were surrounded by walls and guarded. {{stub}} [[Category:Buildings and structures]]