Stone archways and passageways between rooms reflect the creative skills, wealth and power of the medieval bishops, St David's

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Work begun on the Palace in the 12th Century together with the Cathedral but is largely accredited to Bishop Henry de Gower (1328 – 47) who was responsible for building the more lavish decorative pieces, such as the great hall measuring 30 metres long and the exquisite wheel window over looking it.

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Location: St David's, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales, SA62 6PE
Photo credit: © George Brice / Alamy / Afripics
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