Winchester Cathedral is a Norman (Romanesque) transepts and tower with Perpendicular Gothic nave cathedral in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Da Vinci Code (2006) and The Crown (2019). Built in 1079-1532 (present cathedral, begun 1079), it was designed by William Wynford, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Chapter of Winchester Cathedral — The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and of Saint Swithun of Winchester (Church of England), registered charity 1202915.
Location: Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Winchester, Hampshire, England
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-10690 - Appeared in The Da Vinci Code (movie, 2006)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-10690 - Appeared in The Crown (tv, 2019)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-10953, SRC-7435, SRC-12958 - Built 1079–1532 (present cathedral, begun 1079)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-11273, SRC-11927 - Architectural style: Norman (Romanesque) transepts and tower with Perpendicular Gothic nave
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-11274, SRC-11927 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (designated 24 March 1950)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-11273, SRC-12728 - Owned by Chapter of Winchester Cathedral — The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and of Saint Swithun of Winchester (Church of England), registered charity 1202915
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13910, SRC-13911, SRC-13912, SRC-10952 - Designed by William Wynford
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12218, SRC-13091, SRC-13276 - Designed by William Wynford
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10952, SRC-12218, SRC-13276, SRC-14746
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10690 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/d/Da-Vinci-Code.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10952 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Cathedral (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10953 — https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/industry-and-trade/winchester-on-screen (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11273 — https://www.countrylife.co.uk/architecture/winchester-cathedral-tale-remarkable-church-ast (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11274 — https://www.fortheloveofhistory.home.blog/2020/04/13/the-architecture-of-a-cathedral-winch (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11927 — Sacred Destinations — Winchester Cathedral (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12218 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wynford (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12728 — Wikishire — Winchester Cathedral (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12958 — Love Exploring – The Crown filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13091 — https://digital.kenyon.edu/peregphotos/916/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13276 — Encyclopedia.com — William of Wynford (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13910 — https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity- (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13911 — https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/news/revd-canon-chris-palmer-to-become-dean-of-winchester/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13912 — https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/news/cathedrals-measure-our-constitution-and-statutes/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14746 — Exploring Building History — Bringing the Perpendicular to Winchester (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-7435 — Giggster: Where Was The Crown Filmed? (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Crown filmed?
Winchester Cathedral, in Winchester, Hampshire, England, is a real-world filming location used for The Crown. This property has also appeared on screen in The Da Vinci Code.
Where was The Da Vinci Code filmed?
Winchester Cathedral, in Winchester, Hampshire, England, is a real-world filming location used for The Da Vinci Code. This property has also appeared on screen in The Crown.
Who designed Winchester Cathedral?
Winchester Cathedral was designed by William Wynford.
Where is Winchester Cathedral located?
Winchester Cathedral is located in Winchester, Hampshire, England.