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Bishops House

Grid ref: SX 7010 8771

On walking routes: Taw Teign Link, Two Moors Way

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Bishops House is a listed building of medieval heritage, its name suggesting a connection to the church's historical presence in this part of Devon. The structure reflects the building traditions of its period, with features typical of domestic architecture that has evolved over centuries on the moor's margins.

Today the house stands as a quiet reminder of Dartmoor's religious and social past. Visitors approaching the site will find a tangible link to the landscape's long occupation, set within the rolling terrain that has shaped settlement patterns here for centuries. Its Grade II* listing recognises its architectural and historical significance.

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