Launceston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Gate

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

1. The Gate Marker

Inscription.
The Gate
There was a strongly defended gate here in the 13th century. The slot for the portcullis and the deep socket for the stout timber beams which secured the door can be seen in the wall behind you.
To your right, steps within the thickness of the wall led up to the battlements.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 38.248′ N, 4° 21.686′ W. Marker is in Launceston, England, in Cornwall. It is at the intersection of Western Road and Dockey, on the left when traveling north on Western Road. Located at Launceston Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Launceston, England PL15 7DR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Earl’s Chamber (a few steps from this marker); Shell Keep (a few steps from this marker); The Landscape (a few steps from this marker); The development of the Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Keep (within shouting distance of this marker); Dooms-Dale Launceston Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); North Gate House (within shouting distance of this marker); gorseth kernow (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Launceston.

Also see . . . English Heritage - Launceston Castle. (Submitted on October 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

2. The Gate Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

3. The Gate

The sockets for the timber beams are visible on this side

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.