Wolvesey Castle
WinchesterThe ruined medieval palace of the Bishops of Winchester, beside the cathedral close.
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On the map
College Street, Winchester, SO23 9ND
Quick facts
Bishop William Giffard built a stone hall here around 1110, and Bishop Henry of Blois built most of the surviving ruins after 1129.
The palace was used until the 1680s, and its west wing is still the bishop's residence.
The ruins sit beside the cathedral close and are managed by English Heritage.
Address
College Street, Winchester, SO23 9ND
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