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Watergate, The Close is a medieval gatehouse located in Norwich, Norfolk. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and represents a substantial example of domestic military architecture from the late medieval period. It stands as part of the historic Close precinct and retains significant original masonry, including brick and stone construction characteristic of Norfolk's late medieval building tradition. The gatehouse served a defensive and access control function for the enclosed Close community and remains an important record of Norwich's medieval urban development.
Watergate, The Close is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004027. View the official record →
Watergate, The Close is a medieval gatehouse located in Norwich, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004027.
Watergate, The Close 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 1004027.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Woodhenge', Arminghall (2.7 km), Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (3.5 km), Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall (4 km).
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