Winchester Cathedral Priory
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Founders | Æthelwold of Winchester |
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Order | Benedictine |
Mother hous | Abingdon Abbey |
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ID | 3399084 |
About Winchester Cathedral Priory
Winchester Cathedral Priory was a cathedral monastery attached to Winchester Cathedral, providing the clergy for the church. Cenwealh son of Cynegils is credited with constructing the Old Minster of Winchester in the 640s, and a new bishopric was created in the 660s with Wine as the first bishop.