| Summary : The King's Mews was situated outside the West Gate and below the castle. In 1181-2 Henry II purchased a messuage there and converted into a mews for his falcons. Of some size, it also contained quarters for the falconers, a chapel, dovecote, and an oriel. The buildings were known as `La Parroc'. In 1232 the complex was granted to Hubert de Burgh, and by 1249 the buildings were derelict. I 1251 the buildings were demolished and the stone used to repair Winchester Castle. |