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 medieval gateway structure forming part of the historic building complex at No 6 St Andrew's Hill in Norwich, Norfolk. The gateway dates to the medieval period and represents a surviving element of the Bridewell, an institution with roots in medieval Norwich's urban fabric. The structure demonstrates the physical remains of Norwich's important medieval commercial and civic infrastructure in this part of the city centre. The gate survives as evidence of the city's medieval layout and the historical development of the St Andrew's Hill area.

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 medieval gateway structure forming part of the historic building complex 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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