Wolvesey Castle
United Kingdom
Ruins of Archbishop of Winchester's Palace
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1Orientation
Welcome to Wolvesey Castle, also known as the Old Bishop’s Palace, one of the most important and evocative medieval sites in England. As we stand among these sprawling flint and stone ruins, we are in the Heart of what was once…
앱에서 듣기2Bishop Henry of Blois: The Master Builder
The architectural identity of Wolvesey is indelibly linked to Bishop Henry of Blois, who presided over the see from 1129 to 1171. Henry was a man of extraordinary ambition and wealth, and he used Wolvesey as a canvas to display…
앱에서 듣기3Fortification During 'The Anarchy'
Wolvesey’s transition from a palace to a fortified castle was a direct response to the turbulent civil war of the 12th century known as 'The Anarchy'. This conflict between King Stephen (Henry of Blois’ brother) and Empress…
앱에서 듣기4Medieval Plumbing and Innovation
One of the most fascinating aspects of Wolvesey is the evidence of its advanced medieval infrastructure. Bishop Henry of Blois was a proponent of modern 'mod cons,' and his palace featured one of the earliest known examples of a…
앱에서 듣기5The Palace Kitchens and Royal Feasts
At the eastern end of the complex lie the ruins of the palace kitchens, a massive square building that from the outside resembled a defensive keep. These kitchens were designed to provide the staggering amounts of food required…
앱에서 듣기6The Wedding of Mary I and Philip of Spain
The final grand historical event at Wolvesey occurred on July 25, 1554: the wedding banquet of Queen Mary I and King Philip II of Spain [67-69, 75]. Following their marriage ceremony at Winchester Cathedral, the royal couple and…
앱에서 듣기7Woodman's Gate and the Treasury
One of the best-preserved structures on the site is Woodman’s Gate, a fortified gatehouse built by Henry of Blois between 1158 and 1171. Although it was designed with defensive features like a drawbridge, a moat, and arrow loops,…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our walk through Wolvesey Castle, we are left with a profound sense of the transience of power. These massive walls, once the seat of men who could make or break kings, are now silent monuments to a lost world of…
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| 위치 | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 51.0591, -1.3100 |
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