Westgate, Winchester – The Buttercross, Winchester loop from University of Winchester
Westgate, Winchester – The Buttercross, Winchester loop from University of Winchester
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Westgate, Winchester – The Buttercross, Winchester loop from University of Winchester
01:17
4.63km
70m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 15, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.86 km
King Arthur's Round Table, The Great Hall, Winchester Castle
Highlight • Monument
In 1222, Henry III began the construction of one of the earliest Gothic styled medieval halls. Dominating the Great Hall is the iconic Round Table, linked to the ancient legends of King Arthur and his Knights.
The Great Hall is normally open every day from 10am-4.30pm. For more information, visit: hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/greathall.
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2.00 km
Westgate, Winchester
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.27 km
The Buttercross, Winchester
Highlight • Monument
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2.33 km
The Original Curfew Bell
Highlight • Monument
Building History: The building itself was originally the new Guildhall, completed in 1713.
Clock Description: It is an ornate, Victorian-era clock on a great gilded timber bracket.
Location: The clock is a prominent feature on the Lloyds Bank building on the High Street in Winchester.
Curfew Bell: The clock is associated with a tradition where a curfew bell sounds at 8 p.m., a practice dating back to the Middle Ages.
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2.62 km
Saint Peter's Church
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“St Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Winchester, England. It was built in 1924 and designed by Frederick Walters in the Gothic revival style. It is situated on Jewry Street, backing onto St Peter's Street, next to Milner Hall, in the centre of Winchester. It is a Grade II listed building.”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter's_Church%2C_Winchester
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2.62 km
Winchester Library
Highlight • Other
This was once the Corn Exchange and then many other buildings, such as a cinema and a dance hall:
cityofwinchester.co.uk/history/html/library.html
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2.69 km
Licoricia of Winchester and her son, Asher.
Highlight • Monument
A prominent figure: Licoricia was a wealthy, educated, and successful Jewish businesswoman and moneylender who lived in the 13th century. Her clients included King Henry III and his wife.
Sculptor: The statue was created by Ian Rank-Broadley, a renowned artist also known for sculpting the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that appeared on UK and Commonwealth coins.
Symbolism and purpose: The statue celebrates Winchester's medieval Jewish community and Licoricia's role in it. The project behind its creation aims to promote tolerance and diversity by teaching about this often-overlooked part of English history.
Inscriptions: The plinth features the inscription "Love thy neighbour as thyself" in both English and Hebrew. It also includes the names of Licoricia and her son, Asher.
Unveiling: The statue was unveiled in February 2022. It is particularly poignant because it stands in the historic center of Winchester's medieval Jewish quarter.
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4.63 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.84 km
1.09 km
327 m
314 m
Surfaces
3.30 km
1.02 km
216 m
< 100 m
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