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Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton is a medieval residential complex associated with the Bishops of Exeter. The site comprises the remains of a substantial stone-built palace situated within the parish of Bishopsteignton in Devon, reflecting the episcopal authority and landholdings of the Diocese of Exeter during the medieval period. The palace represents an important example of bishop's domestic architecture, demonstrating the considerable resources and status of senior ecclesiastical figures in the region. The surviving structures and archaeological evidence indicate occupation and development across the medieval period, with the complex serving as a prestigious seat of episcopal power and administration.
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 residential complex associated with the Bishops of Exeter. 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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