Later Life.

William was educated at the school in Winchester. In later life he was appointed Justice in Eyre south of the Trent along with Peter Atte Wode in 1361, a position he held until about 1367.
He became secretary to the constable of Winchester Castle and in this job learned a lot about building. This led to architectural work work for King Edward III, for whom he reconstructed Windsor Castle whilst living at Bear's Rails in Old Windsor.

Windsor Castle

William was paid for these services by being given money from various churches and eventually, in 1362, he was ordained.