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Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm

Scheduled monument

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The National Heritage List for England records Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm was likely built in the 13th or 14th century as a residence for a bishop, reflecting the ecclesiastical authority and wealth of the medieval Church in the region. It is important as a rare surviving example of a moated episcopal residence, offering insight into the lifestyle and status of high-ranking church officials during the Middle Ages.

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