Monument Number 114846 |
Hob Uid: 114846 | |
Location : Shropshire Bridgnorth
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Grid Ref : SO7166093030 |
Summary : Postern Gate, cut through Bridgnorth Castle walls in 1540. No physical evidence found. |
More information : (SO 81669303) Postern Gate (NR) (site of) (NAT)(1) A 'postern gate' had been created by 1540 by making a breach in the Castle Wall to the east of the main castle gate which was then blocked up. The castle gate which became part of the late 'Hole in the Wall' public house was destroyed in 1821. (2-4) There is no trace of the 'postern gate'. (5)
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