Canon Gate

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Canon Gate
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Canon Gate in March 2015
Location Chichester, West Sussex, England
Coordinates 50°50′6.36″N0°46′46.84″W / 50.8351000°N 0.7796778°W / 50.8351000; -0.7796778 Coordinates: 50°50′6.36″N0°46′46.84″W / 50.8351000°N 0.7796778°W / 50.8351000; -0.7796778
OS grid reference SU 86030 04664
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated5 July 1950;71 years ago (1950-07-05)
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Location of Canon Gate within West Sussex

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

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History

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 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.