St Faith's Church, Winchester

The earliest record of St Faith's Church is from the year 1172, but a pre-conquest cross-shaft discovered nearby suggests it was a place of worship from the 11th century or earlier.

[2][3] By the late 15th century, St Faith's Church was in a poor state of repair due to the decline in the population.

The parishioners could not afford to repair it and requested permission to worship at St Cross Church in the Hospital instead.

[1][4] The stone screens are now on both sides of the sanctuary in St Cross Church.

[5] The local legend that St Faith's Church burned down is untrue.