© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
New Gate, Winchelsea is a medieval town gateway forming part of the planned defences of New Winchelsea, established in the late thirteenth century following the destruction of Old Winchelsea by coastal erosion and storm surge. The gate dates from the late medieval period and represents one of the surviving elements of the town's original fortification scheme, which was designed to protect this important Cinque Port settlement. The structure demonstrates the military architecture characteristic of medieval coastal defence, reflecting Winchelsea's strategic significance during the Hundred Years War and its role as a major maritime trading centre. The gate stands as material evidence of the ambitious urban planning undertaken by the Crown in the aftermath of the Old Town's loss to the sea.
New Gate, Winchelsea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002308. View the official record →
New Gate, Winchelsea is a medieval town gateway forming part of the planned defences of New Winchelsea, established in the late thirteenth century following the destruction of Old Winchelsea by coastal erosion and storm surge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002308.
New 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 1002308.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea (0.1 km), Royal Military Canal, Wickham Cliff to Strand Bridge, Winchelsea (0.3 km), Medieval town of Winchelsea (0.6 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around New Gate, Winchelsea