Wolvesey Castle, Medieval episcopal residence in Winchester, England.
The stone walls of Wolvesey Castle contain remnants of a great hall measuring 27 meters in length and sections of the Norman architectural design.
Bishop Henry of Blois constructed this fortified palace between 1135 and 1138 during the civil war between Queen Matilda and King Stephen.
The castle served as the residence for the Bishops of Winchester, who held administrative duties and entertained guests in the grand stone halls.
The castle remains are open daily from April to September between 10 AM and 5 PM, and from October to March between 10 AM and 4 PM.
The castle featured an early medieval water system with pipes, tanks, and wells, marking it as one of the first such installations in Britain.
Location: City of Winchester
Inception: 970
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wolvesey-castle-old-bishops-palace
GPS coordinates: 51.05906,-1.31001
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:12
Hampshire features Roman ruins, medieval castles and Victorian fortresses. The region displays historic manor houses with gardens, a Greek mansion, old abbeys and natural areas. Visitors find museums of industrial history, a working windmill and archaeological sites.
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