St Albans in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Abbey Gatehouse and Romeland

Photographed by Ray Gurganus

1. The Abbey Gatehouse and Romeland Marker

Inscription. This gatehouse was built around 1362. It was once the main entrance to the Abbey of St Alban. This and the Abbey church now the Cathedral - are all that remain of Britain's leading medieval monastery.

The gatehouse was attacked in 1381 during the Peasants' Revolt - a nationwide popular uprising against taxation and oppressive rule. Local townspeople demanded the abolition of the Abbey's rights over them.

After Henry VIII shut down the Abbey in 1539, the gatehouse became the town prison. The Catholic martyr Alban Roe was imprisoned here before his execution in London in 1642.

Look to the right and you can see Romeland where in 1555 the Protestant martyr George Tankerfield was burned at the stake. His statue is in the Cathedral with that of Alban Roe and others who gave their lives for their faith.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1362.

Location. 51° 45.059′ N, 0° 20.633′ W. Marker is in St Albans, England, in Hertfordshire. It can be reached from Romeland. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: St Albans, England AL3 4EZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: An Ancient Story, An Ancient Building (a few steps from this marker); The Lost Abbey (about 120

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meters away, measured in a direct line); The Verdun Tree (about 210 meters away); Farriers Arms (about 210 meters away); Holywell House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Betty Entwistle (approx. half a kilometer away); St Germain's Block (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The London Gate (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St Albans.

The Abbey Gatehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2024

2. The Abbey Gatehouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.