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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wolvesey_CastleWolvesey Castle - Wikipedia

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   Wolvesey Castle was the medieval residence of the Bishops of Winchester in England. It was built in the 12th century by Henry of Blois and later fortified, besieged, and destroyed during the civil wars.

3. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesWolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace) - English Heritage

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   Wolvesey Castle was the main residence of the Bishops of Winchester, who were influential advisers of kings. Explore the ruins of the 12th century palace, where Queen Mary and Philip of Spain married in 1554.

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5. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace) | English ...

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   Wolvesey Castle was one of the greatest medieval buildings in England – the palace of the powerful and wealthy bishops of Winchester. One of the most important Norman palaces in England, it was built during a period when Winchester was second only to London as a royal and ecclesiastical centre.

6. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesDescription of Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace)

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   A brief description of Wolvesey Castle, once a luxurious palace within the walled area of Winchester near the cathedral

7. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g186300WOLVESEY CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Wolvesey Castle is a medieval fortified palace near Winchester Cathedral. Read reviews from visitors who enjoyed the free guided tours, the history and the views of the ruins.

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   • Location: Wolvesey Castle College Street

   • According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Wolvesey Castle: Journey Through Winchester's Past (From £12.34) Private...
   • Hotels near Wolvesey Castle: (0.05 mi) Cathedral Cottage Bed and Breakfast (0.08 mi) Wolvesey View B & B (0.16 mi) The Black Hole (0.19 mi) Travelo...
   • Restaurants near Wolvesey Castle: (0.16 mi) Shoal (0.18 mi) Palm Pan Asia (0.18 mi) Kyoto Kitchen (0.05 mi) Winchester Coffee Roasters (0.15 mi) Th...

8. www.castlepedia.org › castles › wolvesey-castle-oldWolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace) - Castlepedia

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   Nestled in the heart of Winchester, Wolvesey Castle, also known as the Old Bishop's Palace, stands as a testament to England's rich and diverse history. This enchanting ruin, once a lavish residence of the powerful bishops of Winchester, invites visitors to step back in time and explore an era of medieval grandeur and intrigue.

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   Where is Wolvesey Castle?

   • Wolvesey Castle was once a very important building, being the home of the Bishopric of Winchester, which was the most powerful and wealthy diocese in the country during the Middle Ages. The palace is now Grade I listed and sits in a pretty corner of Winchester, right next to the new Bishop's Palace, and is owned by English Heritage.

   Visiting Wolvesey Castle: The Old Bishop's Palace in Winchester

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   Why is Wolvesey Castle important?

   • Wolvesey Castle was one of the greatest medieval buildings in England – the palace of the powerful and wealthy bishops of Winchester. One of the most important Norman palaces in England, it was built during a period when Winchester was second only to London as a royal and ecclesiastical centre.

   History of Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace)

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   Who built Wolvesey Castle?

   • The castle, mostly built by Henry of Blois in the 12th century, is now a ruin, except for its fifteenth-century chapel, which is now part of the bishop's current residence, Wolvesey Palace. Wolvesey Castle was primarily a palace, although Blois had it fortified because of The Anarchy .

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   Where did Wolvesey live in the Middle Ages?

   • Wolvesey, standing a stone's throw from Winchester Cathedral, was their main residence throughout the Middle Ages. The extensive remains date largely from the great 12th century palace of Bishop Henry of Blois, brother of King Stephen. Though ruinous, the buildings still evoke an impression of their former grandeur.

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10. www.slow-travel.uk › post › wolvesey-castle-winchesterVisiting Wolvesey Castle: The Old Bishop's Palace in Winchester

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    Wolvesey Castle was once a very important building, being the home of the Bishopric of Winchester, which was the most powerful and wealthy diocese in the country during the Middle Ages. The palace is now Grade I listed and sits in a pretty corner of Winchester, right next to the new Bishop's Palace, and is owned by English Heritage.