The Pentice white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: This group of buildings with a covered walkway is called the Pentice. The properties grew up along the northern boundary of William the Conqueror's palace, and encroached onto the road. As a result the High Street is at its narrowest here. Until the 13th century, this area was used by moneyers and called the Mint. Later in the Middle Ages it became the Drapery - centre of the City's cloth trade. Recorded plaque organisation: Winchester City Council.

The Pentice refers to a group of buildings with a covered walkway that developed along the northern boundary of William the Conqueror's palace, significantly narrowing the High Street; historically, this area served as both the Mint for moneyers and later as the Drapery, central to the City's cloth trade.