THE BISHOPS PALACE

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The Abbot's Lodgings

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14th century building originally the Abbots Lodgings, later the Bishop's Palace. Rebuilt in 1862

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(SO 83111890) The Abbots Lodging, St. Peter's Abbey, later the
Bishops Palace and now the King's School. Dates from early 14th
century, rebuilt 1862. Private chapel is now a library. (1)

Grade 2. (2)

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( 1) General reference

Bldgs of Eng Glos 2 1970 198-254 (D Verey)

( 2) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

DOE(HHR) City of Gloucester 1973

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