Church of St. Ruel, Winchester white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: When repairs were being made to this building in 1959 the carved stones displayed in this wall were found. One stone above this plaque is Saxon work of the 9th century, the others are Norman. They probably came from the Church of St. Ruel, the site of which lies to the south of here. The church was in existence by 1172. Some bricks from a Roman building which lay beneath the church are also built into this wall. Recorded plaque organisation: Winchester City Council.

The Church of St. Ruel, dating back to at least 1172, was an important religious site in Winchester whose architectural remnants, including Saxon and Norman stones, were discovered during repairs in 1959, providing valuable insights into the region's medieval history.