Bishops Palace |
| Hob Uid: 1405279 | |
Location :
West Sussex
Chichester
Chichester
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| Grid Ref : SU8688004780 |
| Summary : Bishop's Palace containing work of all periods from the 13th-18th centuries, although largely rebuilt 1724-31. The associated gatehouse dates to 1327. |
More information : Bishop's Palace comprising a 15th-16th century hall, 14th century gatehouse, 13th century kitchen and 12th century chapel. (1)
The chapel and the walls of the "Great Kitchen" date from the C13. The rest of the building contains work of almost all periods front the C14 to the C18 but was largely rebuilt in 1724-1731. It is described in detail in the VCH Volume 3 of Sussex. The south front is of stone rubble patched with red brick and has C18 sash windows. On the ground floor there is a projection with arcading containing a corridor. Gatehouse 1327. Grade I.
The wall separating the drive from the palace gardens and kitchens is 18th century and listed Grade II. (2)
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