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About Winchester

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Once the capital of ancient England, the historic city of Winchester is situated in south east England, in the lovely county of Hampshire. Winchester has an estimated population of around 108,000 and runs along the River Itchen. The city is a centre for learning and is home to the historic Winchester College. “Because of its rich cultural heritage and easily accessible location, Winchester is one of the most sought after areas of the country,” says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes property website.

A Brief History of Winchester

Winchester’s rich and colorful history can be traced back to the Iron Age circa 150 BC, when it started out as a Celtic fort on St Catherine’s hill. The Romans named the city ‘Venta Belgarum’ after their British invasion and Winchester prospered under Roman rule for several centuries. The city was declared the capital first, of the ancient kingdom of Wessex and later, all of England by King Alfred the Great, and remained so for a considerable amount of time until the capital was moved to London after the Norman Conquest. Many great kings and bishops have been a part of Winchester’s ancient history.

Modern-day Winchester

Boasting rolling English countryside, a magnificent cathedral, picturesque Hampshire villages and charming shops, modern-day Winchester has something for everyone.

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Places of interest in Winchester

Winchester Cathedral: The world renowned Winchester Cathedral is a 1000-year-old Norman cathedral which features Europe’s longest medieval nave and the tomb of legendary English author, Jane Austen. The cathedral also boasts a contemporary art collection and a 12th century bible, considered one of the finest of that period

Winchester Castle: The only remaining part of the Winchester castle is its historic 12th century Great Hall, which is famous for housing the legendary ‘King Arthur’s Round Table,’ around the edges of which are written the names of the Knights which sat around it

Winchester City Mill: Built in 1744, this ancient water mill was restored to working condition in 2004 and can grind corn even today

Winchester College: Founded in 1382 by the then Bishop of Winchester, William of Wykeham, Winchester College is considered to be England’s oldest running public school. The college features a magnificent 14th century chapel and red brick classrooms designed by Sir Christopher Wren

Wolvesey Castle: One of England’s greatest medieval buildings and now a ruin, the Wolvesey Castle was the main dwelling of the Bishops of Winchester

The Westgate: The Westgate is a medieval gateway situated near Winchester Castle. It was used as a debtor’s prison from the 16th to the 18th century. The various displays at the Westgate feature a Tudor painted ceiling, the city’s weights and measures, armor, leg-irons and other tools of imprisonment. Graffiti left by inmates is still visible on its walls

Winchester City Museum: Dating back a hundred years, the Winchester City Museum is Hampshire’s oldest museum and traces the city’s rich history, from its beginnings to modern times.

Winchester’s Famous People

Famous people with connections to Winchester include King Henry the Third, Arthur, Prince of Wales, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, BBC foreign correspondent Jon Leyne, poet Julia Darling, actor Colin Firth, singer-songwriter Frank Turner, footballer Wayne Bridge

Places near Winchester

Towns and villages situated close to Winchester city include Bar End, Fulflood, Abbot’s Barton, Weeke, Chilcomb and Southampton.

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