![]() An itinerary of King Edward II lists him as spending 2 September 1320 with Rigaud of Assier, the Bishop of Winchester, at Bishop's Clere, alias Highclere. ![]() In the late 14th century William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, built a medieval palace (bishop's residence) and gardens in the park. The original site was also recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The first written records about the estate are dated 749 when an Anglo-Saxon king granted the estate to the Bishops of Winchester. History View from the grounds Lawn stripes, topiary Early years The house also holds ticketed events, such as the Battle Proms picnic concert, and special guided tours throughout the year. The house, Egyptian exhibition, and gardens are open to the public for self-guided tours during the summer months and at other times during the rest of the year, such as Christmas and Easter. Highclere Castle has been used as a filming location for several films and television series, including 1990s comedy series Jeeves and Wooster, and achieved international fame as the main location for the ITV historical drama series Downton Abbey (2010–15) and the 20 films based on it. It is the country seat of the Earls of Carnarvon, a branch of the Anglo- Welsh Herbert family. The 19th century renovation is in a Jacobethan and Italianate style produced by architect Charles Barry. The 5,000-acre (2,000 ha) estate is in Highclere in Hampshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Newbury, Berkshire, and 9.5 miles (15 km) north of Andover, Hampshire. Highclere Castle / ˈ h aɪ k l ɪər/ is a Grade I listed country house built in 1679 and largely renovated in the 1840s, with a park designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century. ![]() Highclere, view from above View from the path
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