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Monument record TR 15 NW 2254 - Medieval Wincheap Gate, City Wall, Wincheap
Summary
Wincheap Gate was created in 1548, when the public right of way through the Castle precincts and Worthgate were blocked. In 1670 Wincheap gate was rebuilt at considerable expense by Dr. Jacob, a local physician. The elaborate design included inscribed stones bearing the salutations 'Welcome' and 'Farewell' on either side of the gateway.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1462 5737 (6m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Brent, J., 1879, Canterbury in Olden Time. (Article in monograph). SKE29965.
Andrew Linklater, 2001, Wincheap Gate, Worthgate Place (Verbal communication). SKE30107.
Elder, J. & Duncan, M., 2002, Canterbury City Wall Trail (Monograph). SKE29730.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Wincheap Gate, Canterbury, 1950 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14084)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Wincheap Gate/Worthgate Place, 1999 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13544)
Record last edited
May 26 2015 1:26PM