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South East England

The Buttercross, Winchester

South East England

The Buttercross, Winchester

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The Buttercross, Winchester

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Location: Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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October 7, 2023

Hiking

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.

October 9, 2025

Hiking

The Buttercross is a magnificent, many-pinnacled, 15th-century stone market cross located prominently on Winchester's High Street. Originally known as the City Cross, it acquired the name "Buttercross" because its five …

April 12, 2024

Hiking

The Buttercross is a well known feature in the city centre and often used as a meeting point.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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