Farnham castle when was it built

The Castle as we see it today. Georgian and Victorian influences. Farnham Castle - the later years. Early students included notable figures from the world of art, architecture and stage design, as well as regular army officers. The diocese of Winchester was regarded as one of the wealthiest in Europe and early Bishops wielded immense power. Nine Bishops of Winchester were Chancellors of England and three were also Papal Legates, giving them a status above that of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The castle has benefitted greatly from its proximity to London and the Channel ports. The journey to London was a frequent one for Bishops whose diocese, for most of its time, stretched to Southwark. Being practically midway between the capital and Winchester, the Castle provided a convenient stopover. The vast, dense forests nearby offered good hunting for red and fallow deer, as well as wild boar, giving Bishops the opportunity to entertain sport-loving Kings and Queens across the centuries.

Queen Elizabeth I made at least six visits, including possibly one for the summer of And James I leased the whole castlefrom Bishop Bilson from to as a hunting lodge.

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This stunning farmhouse rests near Farnham and can sleep sixteen people in six bedrooms. Sleeps All 16 rooms are en-suite and furnished to a high standard. Toggle navigation. Best of Britain. Farnham Castle Keep More Photos. Farnham Castle is an impressive motte and bailey castle built by Bishop Henry de Blois in The castle served as the seat of the powerful Bishops of Winchester.

The location at Farnham was conveniently located on the main route used by the Bishops between London and Winchester. History It is possible that Bishop Henry's castle merely extended an earlier residence begun by Bishop Giffard — The Inner Bailey passage.

The keep excavation. Screens passage from hall to kitchen. Entry is free. Local guides provide tours of the Bishop's Palace. Military Wiki Explore. Popular pages. Raaen, Jr. Project maintenance. Register Don't have an account? Farnham Castle. Edit source History Talk 0.