Great Gatehouse, Medieval gatehouse in College Green, Bristol, England.
The Great Gatehouse features two Norman archways: a large carriage gateway and a smaller pedestrian gate, topped by a Perpendicular style tower.
Construction of this Grade I listed building began in 1170 as the main entrance to St Augustine's Abbey, which later transformed into Bristol Cathedral.
The structure exhibits detailed Norman architectural elements, including carved mouldings, ribbed vaults, and interlaced arcading within its interior passages.
Located adjacent to Bristol Central Library, the gatehouse stands as a central point between College Green and the Cathedral grounds.
The gatehouse retains its original 12th-century archways, confirmed by architectural expert George Edmund Street during a 19th-century examination.
Location: City of Bristol
GPS coordinates: 51.45170,-2.60150
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:10
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