Winchester College referred to by pupils, former pupils and others as "Win: Coll:", and is more widely known as just "Winchester". Winchester College was founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor to both Edward III and Richard II, and the first 70 poor scholars entered the school in 1394. In the early 15th century the specific requirements was that that scholars come from families where the income was less than five marks sterling (£3 6s 8d) "per annum"; in comparison, the contemporary reasonable living for a yeoman was £5 "per annum". It was founded in conjunction with
Winchester College Ground just 34 in their first-innings. In response, Kent were dismissed for 333, giving them a lead of 299. Hampshire fared little better in their second-innings, making just 82 to lose the match by an innings and 217 runs. Until 1888 the pitch lay east-west, after which it was moved to lay north-south, a position retained to this day. The ground is used by the College for matches against Eton College and Harrow School, as well as being used by the Old Wykehamist Cricket Club. Winchester College Ground Winchester College Ground is a cricket ground in Winchester, Hampshire. The ground is