Saint Swithun's body was taken into an indoor shrine in what had become the largest church in Europe. However, after the Norman conquest of England, Bishop Walkelin built a new cathedral alongside and the Old Minster was demolished in 1093.
Saint Swithun's body was moved to a new location within the largest church in Europe after the Norman conquest of England.  Bishop Walkelin constructed a new cathedral, replacing the Old Minster in 1093.