Hampshire Treasures

Volume 1 ( Winchester City District)

Group D - Buildings, Monuments and Engineering Works
Description and Date:	Bishop's Palace Ruins C.12
Remarks:	Built by Bishop Henry of Blois on the site of a cemetery. Damaged in the Civil War and subsequently allowed to fall into complete ruin. The Palace was contained in a rectangular site, surrounded by a moat. Principal palace buildings were along the west and south sides of the moat. Now in the guardianship of the Department of the Environment. Limited access to site.
Protection:	T & C.P. Act C.A. S.A.M. No. 9
Grid Ref.:	SU 552 173
Punchcard No.:	1901 27

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