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Old Bishop's Palace, Llandaff is a medieval episcopal residence located in the cathedral close at Llandaff, Cardiff. The palace dates primarily from the 15th century and represents an important example of late medieval domestic architecture associated with the bishopric of Llandaff. The surviving structures include substantial stone walls and defensive features characteristic of a bishop's fortified residence, reflecting both the ecclesiastical authority and secular power vested in the medieval Welsh bishops. The site has been modified and damaged over subsequent centuries, but the standing remains continue to demonstrate the architectural ambitions and status of the Llandaff episcopate during the later Middle Ages.
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 episcopal residence located in the cathedral close at Llandaff, Cardiff. 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 the UK.
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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