Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Woodman's Gate

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2024

1. Woodman's Gate Marker

Inscription. This gatehouse was constructed by Henry of Blois between 1158 and 1171. Although built to appear strongly defended with a drawbridge and arrowloops in two adjacent rooms, it never had a military function. After 1376, it became the treasury and treasurer's lodgings.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1158.

Location. 51° 3.563′ N, 1° 18.618′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. It can be reached from no nearby street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester, England SO23, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Treasury (here, next to this marker); The Early Palace and the West Hall (a few steps from this

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marker); Early Medieval Plumbing (a few steps from this marker); A Travelling Lifestyle (a few steps from this marker); An Audience with the Bishop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fortification of Wolvesey (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of Bishop Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolvesey Castle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Gate, Wolvesey Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2024

2. Gate, Wolvesey Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.