Winterfell
Ancient seat of the Starks, said to have been raised by Bran the Builder over natural hot springs.
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Rulers of Winterfell through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Stark | Torrhen Stark (Torrhen Stark) | King in the North |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Stark | Torrhen Stark (Torrhen Stark) | "The King Who Knelt" – now Warden of the North |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Stark | Cregan Stark (Cregan Stark) | |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Stark | Eddard Stark (Eddard Stark) | |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | House Stark | Robb Stark (Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy, Ramsay Bolton) | King in the North; castle taken by Theon, then burned by Ramsay |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Bolton | Roose and Ramsay Bolton (Roose Bolton, Ramsay Bolton) | Roose named Warden of the North by the Iron Throne |
Events at Winterfell
Theon takes Winterfell · War of the Five Kings, 299 AC
Theon seizes the Stark seat by stealth. Later Ramsay Snow sacks and burns it.
People: Theon Greyjoy, Ramsay Bolton
Wedding at Winterfell · Present day, 300 AC
Ramsay weds a false "Arya Stark" in the ruins of Winterfell. Theon helps the girl escape while Stannis marches through the snow.
People: Ramsay Bolton, Theon Greyjoy, Roose Bolton, Stannis Baratheon
Winterfell in the wars
- The War of the Five Kings – Theon takes Winterfell (299 AC): ⚔ Winterfell seized, won by Theon Greyjoy · ironborn
- The War of the Five Kings – The Sack of Winterfell (299 AC): ⚔ Winterfell burned, won by Ramsay Snow · Dreadfort men
- The War of the Five Kings – Winter comes (300 AC)
People connected with Winterfell
- Torrhen Stark House Stark
- Cregan Stark House Stark
- Eddard Stark House Stark
- Robb Stark House Stark
- Theon Greyjoy House Greyjoy
- Ramsay Bolton House Bolton
- Roose Bolton House Bolton
- Stannis Baratheon House Baratheon
Explore in 3D
Winterfell is one of 40 places on this site rebuilt as a walkable 3D scene from the descriptions in the books – with its surroundings, banners of the ruling house and lore points of interest that change with the era you choose. Open the map, pick an era on the timeline and press Walk around in 3D.
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Questions about Winterfell
Where is Winterfell?
Winterfell lies in The North. Ancient seat of the Starks, said to have been raised by Bran the Builder over natural hot springs.
Who holds Winterfell during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Torrhen Stark of House Stark – King in the North.
Who holds Winterfell during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Torrhen Stark of House Stark – "The King Who Knelt" – now Warden of the North.
Who holds Winterfell during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Cregan Stark of House Stark.
Who holds Winterfell during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Eddard Stark of House Stark.
Who holds Winterfell during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Robb Stark of House Stark – King in the North; castle taken by Theon, then burned by Ramsay.
Who holds Winterfell during Present day (300 AC)?
Roose and Ramsay Bolton of House Bolton – Roose named Warden of the North by the Iron Throne.