Man finds missing palace from the Middle Ages buried in his backyard The 81-year-old pensioner was excited to make the discovery, but the palace that once housed bishops is proving to be a financial headache Author of the article: Swikar Oli Publishing date: Mar 17, 2021 • 3 days ago • 1 minute read • The photo shows a later cobbled floor and in the right-hand foreground the remains of a medieval wall. At the pointed end of the ranging pole is the remains of a medieval fireplace. It is thought the site encompasses part of a hallway and kitchen block. Photo by South West Heritage Trust