Winchester Castle and Cathedral Close were held for the King for most of the Civil War. After the Royalist defeat at Naseby in June 1645, Cromwell conducted a sweep through Hampshire storming the remaining Royalist strongholds. Winchester Castle surrendered after a week's bombardment. The civil war in Hampshire was effectively ended by this operation. Winchester later had its castle demolished to prevent future military use, leaving only the Great Hall (containing the Arthurian round table) standing.
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