Cenwealh son of Cynegils is credited with constructing the Old Minster of Winchester in the 640s, and a new bishopric was created in the 660s with Wine as the first bishop.

[1] Although attacked by the Vikings in 860 and 879, the monastery survived and recovered.

[2] In 964, during the episcopate of Bishop Æthelwold, the Minster's secular priests were replaced by Benedictine monks from Abingdon Abbey, establishing the cathedral priory.

[2] The priory controlled the Sister Hospital at Winchester, and maintained a school.

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