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Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton is a medieval episcopal residence located in the parish of Bishopsteignton in Devon. The site represents the former country seat of the Bishops of Exeter, reflecting the considerable landed wealth and authority of the medieval English church. The palace dates principally from the medieval period, though the exact construction phases and surviving structural elements require reference to detailed archaeological and architectural assessment. The monument stands as evidence of the episcopal administrative and domestic infrastructure that characterised the possessions of the Exeter bishopric during the later medieval centuries.
Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008677. View the official record →
Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton is a medieval episcopal residence located in the parish of Bishopsteignton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008677.
Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton 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 1008677.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Dyke (2.7 km), Milber Down camp (5.6 km), Castle Dyke camp, Ugbrooke (5.9 km).
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