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Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Barbican Gate

 
 
Barbican Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick
1. Barbican Gate Marker
Inscription.
Barbican Gate
Early 14th century, free standing outer defence gate protecting the main (Norman) gateway beyond. Two guard towers above, and roof fighting platform.
1083

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
 
Location. 50° 52.369′ N, 0° 0.501′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. Marker can be reached from the intersection of High Street and Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. Located at the entrance to Lewes Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 High Street, Lewes, England BN7 1XH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stocks (here, next to this marker); Anchor (a few steps from this marker); The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat (a few steps from this marker); The Shell Keep and Angled Towers (a few steps from this marker); Russian Cannon (a few steps from this marker); The Norman Gatehouse and the Barbican (within shouting distance of this marker); Brack Mount (within shouting distance of this marker); What Happened Where? (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
 
Also see . . .
1. Sussex Archaeological Society Lewes Castle & Museum.
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2. Lewes Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Barbican Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick
2. Barbican Gate Marker
The Barbican Gate Entrance image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
3. The Barbican Gate Entrance
The Barbican Gate image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
4. The Barbican Gate
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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