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Bishop's Palace is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Wells, Somerset, England. The palace was substantially built during the thirteenth century, with significant later additions and modifications extending through to the sixteenth century. The complex comprises a gatehouse, residential ranges, and ancillary buildings arranged around courtyards, protected by a moated perimeter that survives as a notable topographical feature. The site represents an important example of episcopal domestic architecture and served as the seat of the Bishops of Bath and Wells, one of the major episcopal sees in medieval England.
Bishop's palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013588. View the official record →
Bishop's Palace is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Wells, Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013588.
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 1013588.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glastonbury lake village (5.5 km), The Tribunal (6.9 km), St Michael's Church, monastic remains, and other settlement remains on Glastonbury Tor (7.1 km).
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