Northampton in West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Postern Gate

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

1. Postern Gate Marker

Inscription. This Postern Gate or side entrance is all that remains of a once impressive royal residence, Northampton Castle. Medieval kings held Parliaments here. In 1164 the trial of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury took place in the castle. After the civil war it was made uninhabitable on the orders of Charles II. Following centuries of neglect the site was cleared in 1879 to make way for Northampton railway station. The Postern Gate was dismantled and rebuilt here in the early 1880s as a monument to the castle.

Erected 1993 by Northamptonshire County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1164.

Location. 52° 14.21′ N, 0° 54.322′ W. Marker is in Northampton, England, in West Northamptonshire. It is on Black Lion Hill, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northampton, England NN1 1SY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

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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: Archaeological Excavations (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shoe Industry (about 120 meters away); The Great Fire of Northampton (about 120 meters away); The Fall of the Castle Walls (about 120 meters away); Hazelrigg House and the Old Black Lion (about 120 meters away); Stories from the Castle (about 120 meters away); Royals and the Castle (about 120 meters away); St Peter's Church (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.

Postern Gate and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

2. Postern Gate and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.