Petersfield in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bishop Waynflete of Winchester
In 1484, this site was given to Bishop Waynflete of Winchester and formed part of his endowment to Magdalen College, Oxford. This 17th century building was occupied by the furnishers Rowland, Son & Vincent for over 100 years.
Erected by Petersfield Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1484.
Location. 51° 0.218′ N, 0° 56.224′ W. Marker is in Petersfield, England, in Hampshire. Marker is on The Square, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the side of Caffe Nero. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 The Square, Petersfield, England GU32 3HP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 26 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Small (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th Century Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lending Library (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Farmhouse (1534) (about 90 meters away); Dickens Fellowship Trees (approx. 24.3 kilometers away); Charles Dickens Birthplace (approx. 24.3 kilometers away); Jubilee Fountain (approx. 25.1 kilometers away); Dockyard Railway Gate (approx. 25.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersfield.
Also see . . . William Waynflete on Wikipedia.
Excerpt: "Headmaster of Winchester College (1429–1441), Provost of Eton College (1442–1447), Bishop of Winchester (1447–1486) and Lord Chancellor of England (1456–1460)"(Submitted on April 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
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