Palaces · South West England
Bishop's Court, Devon
In or near Sowton.
Bishop's Court, Devon — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Digby and Sowton · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bishop's Court in Devon, the nearest railway station is Digby and Sowton, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX5 1DH. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Bishop's Court, Devon is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bishop's Court is a large 21,000 sq ft (2,000 m2) English country house and former Bishop's palace in Sowton, Devon, near Exeter. It was built in the 13th century and is Grade I listed. It was a palace of the medieval bishops of Exeter from the 13th century to the 16th century.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Bishop's Court was acquired by the bishops of Exeter in 1265 and used by them until 1546. By the 1950s, Bishop's Court was being used as a company headquarters.
Architecture
The building is described by Pevsner as 'intensely Gothic' in style and is largely built of Heavitree stone. It then underwent further remodelling in 1860–4 by William White for the Garratt family, having come into the ownership of John Garratt, former Lord Mayor of London. The former tithe barn is thought to have been built in the early 14th century and is also Grade I listed.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7178, -3.4451
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Sowton
- Postcode
- EX5 1DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Digby and Sowton — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525806 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop's Court, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Court, Devon?
- Bishop's Court, Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 1DH), in the parish of Sowton.
- What is Bishop's Court, Devon?
- Bishop's Court, Devon — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishop's Court, Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Digby and Sowton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 1DH.
- Who owns Bishop's Court, Devon?
- Bishop's Court, Devon is owned by | landlord =.
- Is Bishop's Court, Devon a listed building?
- Bishop's Court, Devon is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Does Bishop's Court, Devon charge admission?
- Bishop's Court, Devon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishop's Court, Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Digby and Sowton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 1DH.