Licoricia of Winchester Statue
A sculpture honoring Licoricia of Winchester, a powerful Jewish businesswoman in medieval England, unveiled in 2022.

📜 Statue commemorating Licoricia of Winchester, a prominent Jewish businesswoman in 13th-century England.
🔍 Unveiled in 2022 on Jewry Street, Winchester, depicting Licoricia and her son Asher.

Why Go

🏛️ Learn about medieval Jewish history and culture
👑 Discover connections to King Henry III and Westminster Abbey funding
🚶‍♀️ Be inspired by a powerful historical woman who thrived against odds
🎨 Admire the sculpture by Ian Rank-Broadley

Tips

📍 Located opposite where Licoricia's house and the city's 13th-century synagogue once stood.
📖 The statue's plinth features a quotation from the Book of Leviticus in English and Hebrew.

Cost

💰 Free to visit.

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