Wolvesey Castle is a ruined castle in Winchester. It was erected by the Bishop of Winchester, Henry of Blois between 1130 and 1140.
t was once a very important building, and was the location on July 25th 1554 of the wedding breakfast of Queen Mary and Phillip II of Spain. The castle was destroyed by Roundheads during the English Civil War in 1646.
Through the original entrance.
These red tiles were used in the 1930s to replace the original facing stones that had been stolen.
Paved areas indicated rooms, grassed areas were outside courtyards
The present day Bishop of Winchester's residence lies adjacent to Wolvesey Castle ruins. It is the remains of a larger house.
t was once a very important building, and was the location on July 25th 1554 of the wedding breakfast of Queen Mary and Phillip II of Spain. The castle was destroyed by Roundheads during the English Civil War in 1646.
Through the original entrance.
These red tiles were used in the 1930s to replace the original facing stones that had been stolen.
Paved areas indicated rooms, grassed areas were outside courtyards
The present day Bishop of Winchester's residence lies adjacent to Wolvesey Castle ruins. It is the remains of a larger house.
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