Record Details
| MonUID: | MST5117 |
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| HER Number: | 07485 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | West Gate, Lichfield Cathedral Close |
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Summary
The Listed remains of the north side of the west gate of Lichfield Cathedral Close fortifications. The wall here is of ashlar construction and two storeys in height and represents one of the few remaining visible parts of the Close fortifications., which are recorded to have been completed in the early 14th century for Bishop Langton.
Monument Type(s):
- GATE (Built, MEDIEVAL - 1300 AD to 1358 AD)
- WALL (Built, MEDIEVAL - 1300 AD to 1358 AD)
Protected Status:
- Listed Building (II) 1291737: Remains of West Gate
Full description
GATE: REMAINS OF WEST GATEWAY TO CLOSE, NOW INCORPORATED INTO C18 BUILDING. <1>
The Listed remains of the north side of the west gate of Lichfield Cathedral Close fortifications. The wall here is of ashlar construction and two storeys in height and represents one of the few remaining visible parts of the Close fortifications., which are recorded to have been completed in the early 14th century for Bishop Langton.
Sources and further reading
| <1> | SST372 - Designation Record: Department of the Environment. Ongoing. Listed Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Importance (Green and Blue Backs). |
Related records
| 02029 | Part of: Lichfield Cathedral Close (Monument) |
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