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Canon Gate

Coordinates: 50°50′6.36″N 0°46′46.84″W / 50.8351000°N 0.7796778°W / 50.8351000; -0.7796778
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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 Sussex
Canon Gate
Location of Canon Gate within West Sussex

Canon Gate or Canon Lane Gate is a Grade I listed gatehouse in Chichester, West Sussex.[1]

History

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Canon Gate was erected during the reign of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 to 1485.[2] The building fell into disrepair, but was restored in 1894 by Ewan Christian.[3]

Detailing

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The building is made from flint, with stone dressings.[1] The southern facing arch is inscribed with the arms of William of Wykeham or Winchester College.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b 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.