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Strand Gate is a medieval fortified gateway forming part of the town defences of Winchelsea in East Sussex. Built in the late thirteenth century, it represents one of the most substantial surviving elements of the planned town's original defensive perimeter, constructed following the relocation of Old Winchelsea after coastal erosion. The gate comprises a substantial stone structure with twin towers flanking a central passage, characteristic of military architecture of the Edwardian period. It remains one of the finest examples of a medieval town gate surviving in England, demonstrating the strategic and architectural ambitions of this important medieval port.
Strand Gate, Winchelsea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002306. View the official record →
Strand Gate is a medieval fortified gateway forming part of the town defences of Winchelsea in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002306.
Strand 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 1002306.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grey Friars, Winchelsea (0.4 km), Barn and cellar in Rectory Lane (0.4 km), Ferry Gate, Winchelsea (0.4 km).
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