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Wolvesey Castle, in Winchester, Hampshire, England, was the main residence of the Bishop of Winchester in the Middle Ages. 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, 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.
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.
Wolvesey has been an important residence of the wealthy and powerful Bishops of Winchester since Anglo-Saxon times.
Wolvesey Castle (Winchester Old Bishop's Palace) is the medieval residence of the Bishops of Winchester - history, architecture, and visiting details.
Apr 2, 2024 · Wolvesey Castle was originally the chief residence of the Bishops of Winchester, among the richest and most powerful figures in medieval England. (A historical marker located in Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.)
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May 9, 2021 · Wolvesey Castle, also known as the Old Bishop's Palace, is located in Winchester and is free to visit. All that remains are a few walls and outlines of rooms, but the damaged stones give the impression of the great building that once stood proud.
