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Gateway to Almonry is a medieval gatehouse located in Gloucestershire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as the entrance to an almonry, a charitable institution attached to a religious establishment where alms were distributed to the poor. The gateway exhibits architectural features typical of medieval ecclesiastical complexes, reflecting its functional role within the monastic or cathedral precinct. As a designated heritage monument, it survives as evidence of the charitable infrastructure that supported medieval religious communities and their wider social functions.
Gateway to Almonry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002097. View the official record →
Gateway to Almonry is a medieval gatehouse located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002097.
Gateway to Almonry 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 1002097.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm (6.9 km), Bown Hill long barrow 790m south east of Longwood Farm (7 km), Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage (7.1 km).
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