Sunset walk

River Itchen crossing

Wallops Wood
Wallops Wood
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River Itchen crossing

This was the main river crossing into Winchester. Here, the City Bridge and the East Gate allowed access to and from the Roman, Saxon and medieval city. It is said that a miracle was performed here in the 9th century by Bishop (later Saint) Swithun.

A lady bringing eggs to market broke them as she crossed the river at this spot, but Swithun came to her aid and made the eggs whole again.

 

River Itchen crossing

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Winchester City Mill
While facing the river turn around to see the building across the road.