Westgate, Medieval fortified gateway in Winchester, England
The Westgate stands as a double-story stone structure with two inverted-keyhole gunports and a portcullis on its western facade at Winchester's High Street entrance.
Dating from Anglo-Saxon times, the Westgate underwent reconstruction in the 12th century and received modifications in the 13th and late 14th centuries with defense improvements.
The Westgate Museum displays a collection of pre-imperial weights and measures, along with a painted ceiling created for Winchester College in 1554.
Visitors can reach the Westgate by using Winchester's Park and Ride facilities or taking regular train services from London Waterloo to Winchester station.
The gunports at Westgate represent the earliest examples of such defensive structures designed for hand-held cannons in England.
Location: City of Winchester
GPS coordinates: 51.06350,-1.31907
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:59
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