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Wolvesey Palace is a ruined medieval palace situated in Winchester, Hampshire, that served as the principal residence of the Bishops of Winchester from the twelfth century onwards. The surviving remains comprise substantial flint and stone walls, including parts of the keep and residential chambers, dating primarily to the twelfth and later medieval periods, with the most impressive structures erected under Bishop Henry of Blois in the 1130s. The palace was significantly damaged during the English Civil War, after which it fell into decline and was gradually abandoned as an episcopal residence in favour of other properties. The site remains an important testimony to the considerable wealth and power wielded by the medieval Bishops of Winchester, who ranked among the most influential prelates in England.
Wolvesey Palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005535. View the official record →
Wolvesey Palace is a ruined medieval palace situated in Winchester, Hampshire, that served as the principal residence of the Bishops of Winchester from the twelfth century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005535.
Wolvesey Palace is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005535.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m east of Twyford Pumping Station (4.2 km), Pumping station (4.3 km), Twyford Roman villa (4.7 km).
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