Merdon Castle near Winchester, Hampshire, had become overgrown Credit: Historic England/PA. Elspeth Faulkner, Historic England architect, said: “Merdon Castle has spent many years on the ...

Alfred the Great made Winchester England’s first capital in 871, and the Hampshire city long remained at the centre of the action. Narrow streets of medieval and Georgian buildings hint at its past.

The remains of a Norman castle, a Georgian country house and a Grade I listed Anglican church have been saved from ruin, Historic England has said. Merdon Castle, near Winchester, is now complete ...

The average price of a home bought with a mortgage in Winchester was £501,000 in December 2024 compared to an average of £268,000 across the UK. The city's major landmark is Winchester Cathedral ...

The beautiful little city that used to be England’s capital instead of London When Alfred ‘The Great' was crowned King of Wessex, he established Winchester as his capital.