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

Wolvesey Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2024

1. Wolvesey Castle Marker

Inscription. Wolvesey Castle was originally the chief residence of the Bishops of Winchester, among the richest and most powerful figures in medieval England. The West Hall, the first part of the present palace, was begun by Bishop William Giffard c.1110. The East Hall was added by Bishop Hugh of Blois in 1135-8, who fortified the site with further walls and a tower in 1141. The buildings were badly damaged during the Civil War, c.1646, and abandoned in the 1680s, when a new palace was built on part of the site. The ruins are now in the care of English Heritage.

Erected by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1110.

Location. 51° 3.52′ N, 1° 18.621′ 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 9NB, 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 Home of Bishop Henry (a few steps from this marker); The Fortification of Wolvesey (within shouting distance of this marker); An Audience with the Bishop (within shouting distance of this marker); A Travelling Lifestyle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Early Palace and the West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Medieval Plumbing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Treasury (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2024

2. Wolvesey Castle Remains

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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