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Grade I listed gatehouse in West Sussex, England

Canon Gate
Canon Gate in March 2015
LocationChichester, West Sussex, England
Coordinates50°50′6.36″N 0°46′46.84″W / 50.8351000°N 0.7796778°W / 50.8351000; -0.7796778
OS grid referenceSU 86030 04664
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated5 July 1950; 74 years ago (1950-07-05)
Canon Gate is located in West SussexCanon GateLocation of Canon Gate within West Sussex

Canon Gate or Canon Lane Gate is a Grade I listed gatehouse in Chichester, West Sussex.

History

Canon Gate was erected during the reign of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 to 1485. The building fell into disrepair, but was restored in 1894 by Ewan Christian.

Detailing

The building is made from flint, with stone dressings. The southern facing arch is inscribed with the arms of William of Wykeham or Winchester College.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Canon Gate, Chichester - 1026655". Historic England. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  2. Walcott, Mackenzie (1865). Memorials of Chichester. Mason and Wilmshurst. p. 55.
  3. ^ Salzman, L. F., ed. (1935). A History of the County of Sussex. Vol. 3. London, England: Victoria County History. pp. 158–160. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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