Monument record TR 15 NW 134 - Medieval bastion between Riding Gate and Wincheap Gate

Summary

One of five bastions situated on the medieval town wall between between Riding Gate and Wincheap Gate. It was restored between 1956-62. It is semi-circular in plan with a battered ashlar plinth built against an earth revetment. It is part of the southern boundary the the Dane John Public Gardens.

Location

Grid reference TR 1490 5741 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> OS 1/2500 (OS Card Reference). SKE48122.

<2> F1 FGA 27-JAN-65 (OS Card Reference). SKE42991.

<3> Arch of Cant 2 1982 23 (SS Frere S Stow and P Bennett) (OS Card Reference). SKE36822.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 1/2500.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 27-JAN-65.
  • <3>XY OS Card Reference: Arch of Cant 2 1982 23 (SS Frere S Stow and P Bennett). [Mapped feature: #43707 Bastion, ]

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2024 4:03PM