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Bishop's Palace is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Exeter, Devon, England. The palace was constructed from the 15th century onwards as the official residence of the Bishops of Exeter and served as an important administrative and domestic centre for the diocese. The surviving structure reflects its period of development through the late medieval and early modern periods, with architectural features characteristic of high-status ecclesiastical building. The site remains significant as evidence of the wealth and authority wielded by the medieval and early modern Church in Devon.
Bishop's Palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008679. View the official record →
Bishop's Palace is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Exeter, Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008679.
Bishop's Palace 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 1008679.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pixie's Hole, Chudleigh Rocks (0.2 km), Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks (0.2 km), Tramp's Shelter, Chudleigh Rocks (0.3 km).
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