The Bishop'S Palace is a Grade I listed building in the Exeter local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 January 1964. A Medieval origins with later additions and a major 1846-1848 rebuilding (explicitly C13, late C15, early C16 and 1846-1848) Palace. 8 related planning applications.

The Bishop'S Palace

WRENN ID
second-paling-plover
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Exeter
Country
England
Date first listed
15 January 1964
Type
Palace
Period
Medieval origins with later additions and a major 1846-1848 rebuilding (explicitly C13, late C15, early C16 and 1846-1848)
Address
The Bishop'S Palace, Palace Gate, EX1 1HY
OS grid reference
SX 921 925
Coordinates
50.72213, -3.5293
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Bishop’s Palace retains portions dating back to the 13th century, with the initial structure serving as the Great Hall. A lower section of the entrance tower and a notable internal arch from this period remain. There is also a 13th-century chapel, which was restored by William Butterfield. A late 15th-century mantelpiece, known as the "Courtenay" mantelpiece, is present, although it has been relocated. Significant demolitions and alterations occurred over time, culminating in a near total rebuilding between 1846 and 1848, undertaken by Ewan Christian. The palace is constructed of Heavitree stone. It is three storeys high, featuring mullioned windows, and has a slate roof. An early 16th-century oriel window, originally from a demolished house in the city, has been incorporated into the building. The listed buildings along Palace Gate form a group.

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  • Flood risk assessment
  • Radon risk assessment
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Nearby listed buildings

  1. Cathedral Church of St Peter Grade I 55 m
  2. Palace Wall Fronting Palace Gate Grade II 59 m
  3. 15 and 15a, Cathedral Close Grade II* 66 m
  4. Wall of the Chantry Grade II 70 m
  5. Wall of No 15 Grade II 73 m
  6. Church House Grade II* 79 m
  7. Gatehouse to Bishop's Palace Grade I 82 m
  8. 10, Cathedral Close Grade I 85 m
  9. Entrance Gate to Southernhay Grade II 86 m
  10. 12 and 13, Cathedral Close Grade II 87 m