St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church, Medieval church above Kingsgate in Winchester, England
The stone church sits above one of Winchester's medieval city gates, featuring architectural elements from the English Gothic period and remnants of original stained glass windows.
First mentioned in records from 1264, the church suffered fire damage during conflicts between Winchester citizens and the Cathedral, leading to extensive reconstruction work.
The church maintains regular Anglican services for a congregation of up to 70 people while preserving its medieval character through centuries of continuous religious use.
Access to the church requires climbing stairs from street level, and visitors can explore the building during scheduled opening hours throughout the week.
This church stands as the sole remaining religious building in England that continues active worship services while positioned directly above a functioning city gate.
Location: City of Winchester
Inception: 16 century
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.05920,-1.31444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:44
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