Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBondgate Tower

Bondgate Tower

England
List entry 1006597
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bondgate Tower is a medieval gatehouse forming part of the town defences of Alnwick in Northumberland. Dating to the fourteenth century, it represents a significant example of urban military architecture from the medieval period. The tower formerly controlled access to the town through the Bondgate, one of the principal entry points into Alnwick's walled precinct. Though substantially altered and reduced in height during later periods, it remains an important surviving element of Alnwick's medieval fortification system.

Bondgate Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006597. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bondgate Tower?

Bondgate Tower is a medieval gatehouse forming part of the town defences of Alnwick in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006597.

Who is responsible for protecting Bondgate Tower?

Bondgate Tower is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bondgate Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lion Bridge (0.6 km), St Mary's Chantry House (0.7 km), Alnwick Abbey (1.3 km).

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