What is recorded here

This white commemorative plaque records: This hotel, built in the reign of Charles II was once known as 'the Bishop's House'. It incorporates part of the Tudor house of Lady Mary West, built on land owned by Wherwell Priory. This was a secret centre for local Catholics in the 1580s. Following sale to the Catholic London District, it became a convent of refugee English Benedictine nuns in 1794. C. W. Benney converted the building into the Royal Hotel in 1858. Recorded plaque organisation: Winchester City Council.

The Royal Hotel in Winchester has historical significance as it incorporates part of Lady Mary West's Tudor house, which served as a secret center for local Catholics in the 1580s, and later became a convent for English Benedictine nuns. C. W. Benney is remembered for converting this historically significant building into the Royal Hotel in 1858.

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