Winchester Castle - One of the earliest castles in England
One of the earliest castles built by William the Conquerer in 1067, it was originally the site of a Roman fort. The Romans abandoned Winchester in 380AD, leaving it to decline into ruins. It wasn’t until the 9th century that King Egbert was crowned King of Wessex and rebuilt Winchester to be his capital. The city thrived and became a hub of art and education.
After William was coronated in Westminster in 1066, he came to Winchester for a second ceremony, and ordered the building of this castle using parts of the old roman walls in the structure. For the next 100 years, this castle was a seat of Norman power. This is all that remains of the original castle, with the Great Hall above having been built by Henry II in 1235.
