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Winchester, Cathedral city in Hampshire, England.

Winchester stands along the River Itchen, featuring ancient stone walls and medieval streets that connect to green public spaces and gardens.

The city served as the capital of Anglo-Saxon England until the Norman Conquest, holding the seat of power for kings like Alfred the Great.

Winchester Cathedral holds daily services and concerts, while the Winchester College maintains centuries-old educational traditions since its foundation in 1382.

The central railway station provides direct connections to London Waterloo with journey times of approximately one hour through South Western Railway services.

The Great Hall contains the Round Table, a 700-year-old wooden artifact linked to Arthurian legends through medieval English folklore.

Location: City of Winchester

Shares border with: Littleton and Harestock

GPS coordinates: 51.06333,-1.30861

Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:21

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