St Davids Bishop’s Palace

Location: High St, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6PE SA62 6PE

Telephone: 03000 252239

Email: cadw@gov.wales

Website: www.cadw.gov.wales

The palace still conveys the affluence and power of the medieval church. It evokes a period when religion was the order of the day and bishops were very important men. Lavish decorations, corbels carved as human heads and striking chequerboard stonework, all show off the wealth and status of these medieval men of religion. 

It was Bishop Henry de Gower who was responsible for virtually the entire palace we see today. His legacy consists of two great ranges. The east range – the simpler of the two – was the first to be built. This was his private domain. The second, the south range, was much grander and built for stylish entertaining. The great hall, the most impressive chamber in the palace, created the perfect backdrop for banquets.

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