An exterior view of Bishopthorpe Palace, showing the entrance porch

Date:
1942
Location:
BISHOPTHORPE PALACE, BISHOPTHORPE ROAD, Bishopthorpe, York
Reference:
AA42/08598
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The palace was built for Archbishop Walter de Grey in the 13th century, with alterations made throughout the 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It has an L-shaped plan, and the porch is situated in the centre of the west elevation. The porch is accessed by a set of wide steps, and has an arcade of three arches with ogee hoods. The porch ceiling is vaulted and was remodelled by Thomas Atkinson between 1766 and 1769.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series of negatives taken for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Classicism, Gothic Architecture, Porch, Medieval Palace