Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Wall of King's House
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 16, 2026
1. Wall of King's House Marker
This wall is part of King's House, designed by Christopher Wren for Charles II in 1683. When the king died, the 120 room residence had been completed, but plans to make the City a royal centre were abandoned. During the French Revolution 600 refugee priests were housed here. Converted to barracks in 1809, the building was destroyed by fire in 1894. The lines of melted pitch from the roof can be seen on parts of this wall.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.
Location. 51° 3.75′ N, 1° 19.192′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. It can be reached from Romsey Road. located outside Winchester Great Hall in Queen Eleanor's Garden. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester, England SO23 8TP, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Queen Eleanor's Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Castle Passageways (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester Guildhall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); South African War 1899 - 1902 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Godbegot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William The Conqueror's Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); City Cross (Butter Cross) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lady Lisle (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Additional keywords. Charles II Christopher Wren French Revolution
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 16, 2026
2. Wall of King's House Marker
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 16, 2026
3. Wall of King's House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
