Colchester in Essex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Headgate

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 17, 2026

1. Headgate Marker

Inscription. Headgate was one of two southern gateways of the Roman town. By AD 300 it had become the main or 'head' gate for the road to London. Headgate was rebuilt in the Middle Ages and was demolished in 1753.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 300 CE.

Location. 51° 53.272′ N, 0° 53.786′ E. Marker is in Colchester, England, in Essex. It is on Headgate, on the right when traveling north. The marker is set in the pavement, just a few steps north of St Johns Street, on the east side of Headgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2-4 Headgate, Colchester, England CO1 1JJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, 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,

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: Catherine Marsh (about

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210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Colchester Southway Subway Murals (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St John's Abbey Gatehouse (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named St John's Abbey Gatehouse (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Margaret Cavendish (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Main Entrance (approx. half a kilometer away); St Botolph's Churchyard (approx. half a kilometer away); Forebuilding and Chapel (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colchester.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on November 10, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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