Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
City Cross (Butter Cross)
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
1. City Cross (Butter Cross) Marker
The earliest reference to the City Cross is in the early 14th century, when the tenant of this building was known as Walter at the Cross. Known locally as the Butter Cross, the structure was a focal point for civic ceremonies in the later Middle Ages, when it was flanked by taverns called Hevene and Helle. The upper parts of the cross were rebuilt in 1865 by the architect Gilbert Scott.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 51° 3.761′ N, 1° 18.896′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. It can be reached from High Street. The marker is on the side of Montezuma's Chocolates. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 High Street, Winchester, England SO23 9AH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William The Conqueror's Palace (a few steps from this marker); The Pentice (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Godbegot (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Lisle (within shouting distance of this marker); 5 & 6, The Square (within shouting distance of this marker); William Walker (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); South African War 1899 - 1902 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Also see . . . The Butter Cross of Winchester.
Excerpt: "The Butter Cross of Winchester is a Holy Cross, dating back to the mid C14th, it is thought it may have been a gift of Cardinal Beaufort who was Bishop of Winchester from 1404 1447. It may well have replaced a much earlier cross associated with the monastic buildings and the Old Minster."(Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
2. City Cross (Butter Cross)
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
3. City Cross (Butter Cross)
Photographed by F. Frith & Co., Ltd., Reigate, circa 1925
4. High Street and City Cross
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 4. submitted on August 6, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
