The remains of Winchester Palace

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Streetscape; London; Southwark; Palace; Winchester; Clink; Prison; Beaufort; Civil War; Warehouse; Fire; Great Hall; Gable End; Rose Window.

The Palace was the town residence of the Bishops of Winchester from the 12th century until the Civil War, when it was used as a civil prison. The palace remained in use until the 17th century, when it was divided into tenements and warehouses, but was mostly destroyed by fire in 1814. Part of the great hall, and the west gable end with its rose window became more visible after a 19th century fire and 20th century redevelopment. It is believed that the great hall was built c.1136 and that the rose window was added 200 years later. The hall had a vaulted cellar below with direct access to the river wharf for bringing in wares, and was richly decorated. It often entertained royal visitors, including James I of Scotland on his wedding to Joan Beaufort (niece of the then bishop, Cardinal Henry Beaufort) in 1424. The rest of the palace was arranged around two courtyards. It other buildings within the site included a prison, brewery and a butchers. The bishops also had access to a tennis court, bowling alley and a garden. .

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