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Old Bishop's Palace, Llandaff is a medieval bishop's residence located within the cathedral precinct at Llandaff in Cardiff, Wales. The palace dates primarily to the 15th and 16th centuries, representing the substantial domestic architecture maintained by the bishops of Llandaff during the late medieval period. The structure demonstrates the episcopal authority and wealth of the bishopric through its considerable scale and architectural quality, though it has undergone significant alteration and partial loss since its original construction. The site remains an important example of late medieval ecclesiastical domestic architecture in Wales and reflects the prominent role of the bishops within both the religious and temporal hierarchy of the region.
Old Bishop's Palace, Llandaff is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM073. View the official record →
Old Bishop's Palace, Llandaff is a medieval bishop's residence located within the cathedral precinct at Llandaff in Cardiff, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM073.
Old Bishop's Palace, Llandaff dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a bishops palace. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Old Bishop's Palace, Llandaff 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 GM073.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One (5.7 km), Cwm George Camp (5.8 km), Tyn y Coed Earthwork (6 km).
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