Brief Description
The site includes major elements of the landscaping scheme surrounding a medieval bishop's palace. There is a grand, water-flanked approach, a well-preserved and elaborate fishpond complex and a large park dating from before 1280.
History
The park and the earliest structures (including the old hall) probably date from the 13th century.Lamphey Lodge and a walled deer park were formed within the medieval park in 1818. In 1823 further landscaping involved the conversion of the palace precinct into an elaborate garden, traces of which remain. There was also further landscaping around it, most of which remains.
Visitor Facilities
The site is open between 10 am and 4 pm throughout the year, though the visitor centre may be closed in the winter. See: http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/lampheybishopspalace/visitorinformation?lang=en- Features
- Palace (featured building)
- Description: The old hall is thought to be the earliest surviving structure, dating from the 13th century. There is documentary evidence of the park by 1280.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Park Wall
- Description: Enclosing walls of the medieval park, partly replaced in the early-19th century.
- Fishpond
- Description: There are two ponds, as well as others which are now silted.
- Approach
- Description: A grand, water-flanked approach.
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
The site is open between 10 am and 4 pm throughout the year, though the visitor centre may be closed in the winter. See: http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/lampheybishopspalace/visitorinformation?lang=enDirections
The site is off the A4139 between Tenby and Pembroke.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Lamphey
- History
Period
- Medieval (1066-1540)
- Contact
Telephone
01443 336000Official Website
Other websites
Owners
CADW
Plas Carew, Unit 5/7 Cefn Coed, Parc Nantgarw, CF15 7QQ
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002) 234Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- Whittle, E., {The Historic Gardens of Wales} (Cardiff: CADW, 1992) 4, 9, 11The historic gardens of Wales : an introduction to parks and gardens in the history of Wales
- Jones, F., {Historic Houses of Pembrokeshire and their Families} (Newport: Brawdy Books, 1996)Historic Houses of Pembrokeshire and their Families
- Laws, E., {The History of Little England Beyond Wales} (London: George Bell & Sons, 1888) 56, 101, 174, 263, 273, 304, 306, 327, 348, 379The History of Little England beyond Wales, and the Non-Kymric Colony settled in Pembrokeshire