Commemorative plaque 51197

This blue commemorative plaque records: Bishop's Manor. This is all that remains of a much larger palace built by the powerful bishops of Durham, who stayed here on their way to London. Prince John spent Christmas here in 1191 and Kings Edward II and Henry V also visited. Most travelled by barge on the River Derwent, an old course of which can still be traced near the site. Recorded plaque organisation: Howden Civic Society, Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Bishop's Manor was a significant residence for the bishops of Durham, important medieval figures who wielded considerable power; it has hosted notable monarchs including Prince John and Kings Edward II and Henry V, underscoring its historical importance as a stopover on the route to London.