Fisher Gate

Fisher Gate is a medieval structure at The Quay in Sandwich built with pointed stone arches and squared flintwork on lower levels. Upper floors were added later in brick, showing how the building was expanded and reinforced over time.

The gate was built in 1384 as part of Sandwich's defensive walls and received its upper brick structure in 1578. This expansion reflects how the port town's defense needs shifted and evolved over the centuries.

The gate takes its name from the fish merchants who once worked through Sandwich's port, shaping the town's economy and trade identity. Today it stands as a reminder of how the harbor connected the community to wider networks of commerce.

The gate sits at The Quay where it is freely accessible from the outside with no entry restrictions. Visitors can walk around it to examine different details, though the surrounding area is compact and narrow in places.

Look closely at the central arch and you can spot grooves where a portcullis once slid down to block intruders. These visible marks reveal the mechanical side of medieval defense and show how the gate actively protected the town.