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Latitude: 51.0591 / 51°3'32"N
Longitude: -1.3098 / 1°18'35"W
OS Eastings: 448463
OS Northings: 129088
OS Grid: SU484290
Mapcode National: GBR 861.KNJ
Mapcode Global: FRA 864B.3HR
Plus Code: 9C3W3M5R+J3
Entry Name: Wolvesey Castle
Listing Date: 24 March 1950
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1095511
English Heritage Legacy ID: 144498
Also known as: Wolvesey Castle (ruins of 12th century building)
ID on this website: 101095511
Location: Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23
County: Hampshire
District: Winchester
Electoral Ward/Division: St Michael
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Winchester
Traditional County: Hampshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Hampshire
Tagged with: Castle
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THE CLOSE
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Ruins are remains of Caste erected by Bishop Henry de Blois (1129-1171).
Original Bishops residence (see Archaeological Journal 1902). Destroyed
by Roundheads, 1646. Chapel, mainly C.15, remains in use. AM.
All listed buildings in The Close form a group.
Listing NGR: SU4846329088
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