Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill

Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill

England
List entry 1003151
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Gate of Bridewell is a surviving fragmentary structure forming part of the standing remains at No 6 St Andrew's Hill in Norwich, Norfolk. The gate dates to the medieval period and represents a component of Bridewell, the former Bishop's Palace complex that occupied this location. The surviving element comprises masonry that retains evidence of its original architectural form, though its present condition reflects substantial alteration and loss over centuries of use and development. As a scheduled ancient monument, it constitutes an important testimony to Norwich's medieval ecclesiastical and administrative heritage.

Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill?

Gate of Bridewell is a surviving fragmentary structure forming part of the standing remains at No 6 St Andrew's Hill in Norwich, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003151.

Who is responsible for protecting Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill?

Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill 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 1003151.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (3.3 km), Barrow cemetery 450m N of Markshall Farm (4 km), Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall (4.2 km).

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