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Bishop's Palace, Lamphey is a medieval episcopal residence located near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The palace was developed over several centuries from the thirteenth century onwards as a country seat for the bishops of St Davids, reflecting their considerable wealth and status within the Welsh church hierarchy. The surviving remains include substantial stone walls, towers, and domestic ranges that demonstrate the sophisticated architectural ambitions of the episcopal household, with notable features including a large hall and residential chambers characteristic of high-status medieval domestic planning. The site represents an important example of medieval ecclesiastical power and the material expression of the Church's influence in medieval Wales.
Bishop's Palace, Lamphey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE003. View the official record →
Bishop's Palace, Lamphey is a medieval episcopal residence located near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE003.
Bishop's Palace, Lamphey dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a palace. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Bishop's Palace, Lamphey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is PE003.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenala Camp (4.5 km), Stackpole Earthwork (5.3 km), Radar Station, Old Castle Head (6.9 km).
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