the college was founded by bishop henry of blois (1129-1171) in the church or chapel he had built in marwell park. the church was dedicated to st. stephen, st. lawrence, st. vincent and st. quintin. houses and other buildings were erected beside the church for four priests, "who should there continuously pray for the king of england and the bishops of winchester, and for other benefactors and faithful christians". he endowed the college with £13 of rents at twyford, divided as 60s. to each chaplain and 20s. for the ornaments and lights of the church.