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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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Full Description
(TR 14915742) Bastion [NR]. (1) The wall between Riding Gate and Wincheap Gate has been much restored probably 1956-62. The semi-circular bastions, much restored, stand to their full height. (2) Tower No 4. One of five medieval towers preserved between Worth Gate [TR 15 NW 187] and Riding Gate [TR 15 NW 141]. All are semicircular and open, with a battered ashlar plinth built against an earth revetment. All contain gun ports but may not have been built until the late 15th century. (3)
<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.
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Record last edited
Apr 11 2024 4:03PM