Watergate, Chester, Grade I listed arch bridge in Chester, England
Built with red sandstone ashlar, the Watergate features a basket arch with rusticated voussoirs and a parapet adorned with stone balusters spanning the A548 road.
The current Watergate, constructed between 1788 and 1790 by architect Joseph Turner, replaced a medieval gate damaged during the siege of Chester.
The stone bridge serves as an integral section of Chester's city walls, representing the evolution of municipal architecture from medieval fortification to Georgian design.
The structure carries a footpath over the road, connecting Watergate Street with New Crane Street while providing access to the historic city walls circuit.
A Victorian drinking fountain from 1857 remains fixed to the north abutment of the bridge, marking a later addition to the Georgian structure.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Architects: Joseph Turner
Official opening: 1790
Made from material: stone
Part of: Chester city walls
GPS coordinates: 53.18940,-2.89740
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:08
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