After Henry de Blois returned from exile in 1158 the palace was rebuilt, probably with further development under his successor, Richard of Ilchester. In the late 13th and 14th centuries, it was regularly used by the Bishops of Winchester as they travelled, along with Farnham Castle and Wolvesey Castle.
After Henry de Blois's return from exile in 1158, the palace underwent renovation, likely with additional growth under his successor Richard of Ilchester. In the late 13th and 14th centuries, it was a common stop for the Bishops of Winchester as they traveled, along with Farnham Castle and Wolvesey Castle.