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Ferry Gate, Winchelsea is a medieval gatehouse forming part of the planned town's defensive fortifications. Constructed in the late thirteenth century following the establishment of the New Town of Winchelsea, the gate controlled access to the harbour and the ferry crossing to Rye. The structure is built in stone and represents one of the surviving elements of the town's original grid-plan layout and perimeter defences, which were designed according to principles of medieval urban planning. As a component of this systematically planned settlement, Ferry Gate exemplifies the architectural and defensive provisions typical of established medieval port towns.
Ferry Gate, Winchelsea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002307. View the official record →
Ferry Gate, Winchelsea is a medieval gatehouse forming part of the planned town's defensive fortifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002307.
Ferry Gate, Winchelsea 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 1002307.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barn and cellar in Rectory Lane (0.3 km), Strand Gate, Winchelsea (0.4 km), Grey Friars, Winchelsea (0.6 km).
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