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Winchester Cathedral

Posted on September 12, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Nine English Kings (excluding Alfred) are buried in Winchester Cathedral, pictured above and through this link. Below left: the site of the shrine of St Swithun. Below right: the original tomb of King William ii (Rufus) 1087-1100, whose remains were … Continue reading →

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Winchester – King Alfred the Great

Posted on September 12, 2014 by vickyjoynson

  King Alfred the Great Below: after several moves (the technical expression is ‘translation[s]) is the last resting place of King Alfred the Great at the east end in the churchyard of St Bartholomew’s Church, Winchester. Although his ‘whereabouts’ is … Continue reading →

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King Alfred

Posted on September 8, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Recent excavations have revealed the foundations of Hyde Abbey, Winchester, and information at my disposal regarding the burial of King Alfred seems relevant here. A summary is given below: Alfred’s first recorded burial site in 901 was in the Old … Continue reading →

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