Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Westgate
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 10, 2018
1. Westgate Marker
Inscription.
Westgate. .
Westgate. The Westgate, built in c. 1380 on the site of a Roman gate, is one of the finest surviving medieval gateways in Britain and one of the first major fortifications to incorporate facilities for guns. Though built as a fortification against the French during the Hundred Years' War, the gate was used as the city prison until 1829. The Westgate now houses a museum and small exhibition illustrating the city defences. From the battlements there are superb views of the suburb of St Dunstan's to the west, the line of the walls extending north and south and the main street of the town to the east. A more detailed history of the gate can be found through the passageway on the right, beyond the river. ( the text is aslo presented in French, German and Spanish )( photo caption ) Westgate and the new gaol, c.1870.
Westgate
The Westgate, built in c. 1380 on the site of a Roman gate, is one of the finest surviving medieval gateways in Britain and one of the first major fortifications to incorporate facilities for guns. Though built as a fortification against the French during the Hundred Years' War, the gate was used as the city prison until 1829. The Westgate now houses a museum and small exhibition illustrating the city defences. From the battlements there are superb views of the suburb of St Dunstan's to the west, the line of the walls extending north and south and the main street of the town to the east. A more detailed history of the gate can be found through the passageway on the right, beyond the river. ( the text is aslo presented in French, German and Spanish )
( photo caption )
Westgate and the new gaol, c.1870.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1380.
Location. 51° 16.891′ N, 1° 4.56′ E. Marker is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. Marker is at the intersection of St Peter’s Place and Pound Lane, on the right when traveling north on St Peter’s Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Pound Lane, Canterbury, England CT1 2BX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 10, 2018
3. The Westgate
Photographed By Michael Herrick
4. The Westgate Entrance to Canterbury
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
