Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBishop's palace at Halling

Bishop's palace at Halling

England
List entry 1011772
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bishop's Palace at Halling is a medieval episcopal residence located in the parish of Halling in Kent. The site represents an important example of a bishop's administrative and domestic centre, reflecting the substantial landholdings and authority of the medieval Church in the region. The palace dates primarily to the medieval period, when it served as a residence and seat of ecclesiastical power. The surviving structural remains and archaeological evidence indicate its significance as a centre of episcopal governance during the Middle Ages.

Bishop's palace at Halling is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bishop's palace at Halling?

Bishop's Palace at Halling is a medieval episcopal residence located in the parish of Halling in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011772.

Who is responsible for protecting Bishop's palace at Halling?

Bishop's palace at Halling 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 1011772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bishop's palace at Halling?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aylesford Bridge (5.5 km), St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane (6.7 km), Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James (6.9 km).

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