2020

TL5380 : The Bishop's Palace

taken 5 years ago, near to Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

This is 1 of 6 images, with title The Bishop's Palace in this square
The Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace
The Bishops Palace, Ely

The Bishop's Palace, built in the late 15th century by Bishop Alcock, whose family crest appears above the second floor canopy. The palace consists of two wings joined by a central hall, to which a 100 foot long gallery was added in the early 16th century.
Grade I listed. LinkExternal link
In the garden is the oldest plane tree in England, planted by Bishop Gunning more than 300 years ago.

Grade I and Category A listed buildings and structures

Grade I listed buildings and structures are of exceptional, even international importance. There are over 6,000 in the country. Only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I listed.
In Scotland the classification is Category A
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TL5380, 407 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 4 October, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 19 May, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 5398 8025 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:23.9165N 0:15.7060E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 5397 8029
View Direction
South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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