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Bishop Bonner's Palace, Orsett is a ringwork and bailey earthwork located in Essex, England. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a fortified residence associated with the ecclesiastical authority of the Bishop of London. The monument consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Norman or early medieval administrative centres, reflecting the substantial landholdings and authority wielded by senior church officials in medieval Essex. The ringwork and bailey form evidence of the strategic importance of this location as a seat of episcopal power during the medieval period.
Ringwork and bailey known as Bishop Bonner’s Palace, Orsett is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002196. View the official record →
Bishop Bonner's Palace, Orsett is a ringwork and bailey earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002196.
Ringwork and bailey known as Bishop Bonner’s Palace, Orsett 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 1002196.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Second World War anti-aircraft battery at Bowaters Farm (6.4 km), East Tilbury Battery (6.7 km), Tilbury Fort (6.9 km).
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