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Bishop's Manor House is a substantial stone-built dwelling located in Yorkshire that dates from the medieval period. The house represents an important example of domestic architecture associated with ecclesiastical landholding, reflecting the considerable wealth and authority of the bishopric in the region. Its construction and design exemplify the standards of comfort and fortification deemed appropriate for a senior churchman's residence during the medieval era. The building survives as a significant record of both architectural practice and the administrative structures through which the Church exercised temporal power over its extensive northern estates.
Bishop's Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005227. View the official record →
Bishop's Manor House is a substantial stone-built dwelling located in Yorkshire that dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005227.
Bishop's Manor House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005227.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Howden Church, ruined portions (0.1 km), Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church (3 km), Moated site at Manor Farm, Portington (4.7 km).
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