- Wolvesey Castle, in Winchester, Hampshire, England, was the main residence of the Bishop of Winchester in the Middle Ages.
- Wolvesey, standing a stone's throw from Winchester Cathedral, was their main residence throughout the Middle Ages. ... Read more about Wolvesey's history .
- We were surprised that English Heritage do not have a way to donate for the maintenance of Wolvesey Castle (QR code on the way in or something similar).
- Forced into exile in 1154 when Henry I inherited the throne, Henry of Blois returned in 1158 and added a large gatehouse at Wolvesey, giving the castle its final form.
- Wolvesey Castle, an enchanting English Heritage site, showcases the remains of a fortified palace that once served as the principal residence for the Bishops.
- Wolvesey Castle was where the Rout of Winchester took place, when Empress Matilda and King Stephen fought for the crown.
- Wolvesey Castle is the Old Bishop's Palace for the Bishops of Winchester. Most of the ruins today date back to the 12th Century.
- House & Family History: Wolvesey Castle was the primary residence of the bishops of Winchester. King Philip II of Spain and Mary Tudor had their wedding feast...
- Wolvesey Castle was the main residence of the rich and powerful medieval Bishops of Winchester, along with others such as the palace at nearby Bishop's...
- The fantastical, crumbling remains of early-12th-century Wolvesey Castle huddle in the protective embrace of the city's walls.
Wolvesey Castle
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- Дата постройки:970 год