Canon Gate or Canon Lane Gate is a Grade I listed gatehouse in Chichester, West Sussex.[1]
| Canon Gate | |
|---|---|
 Canon Gate in March 2015 | |
| Location | Chichester, West Sussex, England |
| Coordinates | 50°50′6.36″N 0°46′46.84″W / 50.8351000°N 0.7796778°W |
| OS grid reference | SU 86030 04664 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated | 5 July 1950 |
  Location of Canon Gate within West Sussex | |
History edit
Canon Gate was erected during the reign of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 to 1485.[2] The building fell into disrepair, but was restored in 1894 by Ewan Christian.[3]
Detailing edit
The building is made from flint, with stone dressings.[1] The southern facing arch is inscribed with the arms of William of Wykeham or Winchester College.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Canon Gate, Chichester - 1026655". Historic England. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ Walcott, Mackenzie (1865). Memorials of Chichester. Mason and Wilmshurst. p. 55.
- ^ a b Salzman, L. F., ed. (1935). A History of the County of Sussex. Vol. 3. London, England: Victoria County History. pp. 158–160. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.