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St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church

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St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church

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

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    July 9, 2025

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    This small but noteworthy church is located above the Kingsgate Passage. The entrance is to the right of the passages on the St. Swithun Street side.
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    October 9, 2025

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    The Church of St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate is one of Winchester's most unusual and charming historical sites. Its fame comes from its unique position: it is built directly over the Kingsgate, one of the last two surviving medieval city gates in Winchester.
    A Church on a Gate: St Swithun's is believed to be the only church in England still in regular use for worship that is built over a medieval city gate. Its location above the Kingsgate makes it a unique "upper room" church.

    October 9, 2025

    Hiking

    Earliest Record: The church is first mentioned in records in 1264, when it was reportedly burned down by angry citizens of Winchester during a conflict with the Cathedral Priory. It …

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