NHER 26166 (Monument record) - Site of St Benedict's Gate, Bennet Gates
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Summary
This medieval gate is situated at the junction of St Benedict's Street, Dereham Road, Grapes Hill and Barn Road. In 1160 it was referred to as Bennet Gates. In 1679 the gate tower was repaired and in 1746 the arch over St Benedict's Gate was rebuilt.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Junction of St Benedict's Street, Dereham Road, Grapes Hill and Barn Road.
This gate was called 'Porta de Westwyk' in 18th of Edward I, and 'Westwyk Gate' in 21 and 39. Henry VI (see (S1)).
1160. Referred to as Bennet Gates.
1679. Gate tower repaired.
1746. Arch over St Benedict's Gate rebuilt.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF2249 Article in Serial: Hurst, J. G. and Golson, J. 1955. Excavations at St. Benedict's Gates, Norwich, 1951 and 1953. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXI Pt I pp 5-112.
- --- SNF4600 Monograph: Blomefield, F. 1806. The History of The City and County of Norwich, Part II. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Vol IV. p 249.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 20 NW 100.2 [2].
- <S1> SNF7240 Publication: Ninham, J. and Fitch, R. 1861. Views of Gates of Norwich. pp 17-19.
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Record last edited
Jun 13 2016 10:11AM