Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBishops' Manor, manor house and chapel
Medieval · Manor house and chapel

Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel

Scotland
HES SM3282
Period
Medieval
Site type
Manor house and chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bishops' Manor is a medieval manor house and associated chapel located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents an important example of ecclesiastical and secular settlement from the medieval period, reflecting the landholding and administrative interests of the Church in northeast Scotland. The surviving structures demonstrate the typical arrangement of a bishop's or church-affiliated holding, where domestic and religious functions were integrated within a single estate. The manor reflects medieval architectural practices and the significant role played by the Scottish Church in territorial and economic organisation during this period.

Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3282. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel?

Bishops' Manor is a medieval manor house and associated chapel located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3282.

What period does Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel date from?

Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a manor house and chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel?

Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3282.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of (2.4 km), Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen (5.4 km), St Mary's Chapel and graveyard (5.5 km).

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