West Gate Canterbury, Canterbury
The last survivor of Canterbury's seven medieval gates, Westgate is a 60-foot (18 m) high gate in the city wall of Canterbury.
The last survivor of Canterbury's seven medieval gates, Westgate is a 60-foot (18 m) high gate in the city wall of Canterbury. It was built in 1379 from Kentish ragstone as a replacement for the previous Roman gate on the site, and is still well-preserved. The distinctive landmark is a Grade-I listed building and also houses the West Gate Towers Museum. The Westgate Gardens run along the banks of the River Stour, containing a 200 year old Oriental plane tree, and several war memorials.
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About West Gate Canterbury
1 Pound Ln, Canterbury CT1, UK
+44 1227 455047
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