Kingsgate, Medieval city gate in Winchester, England.
Kingsgate stands as a two-story stone structure with a central archway passage and pedestrian walkways added during the eighteenth century.
The gate, first recorded in 1148, occupies the location of a former Roman entrance and served as access to the royal palace before the Cathedral Close.
The medieval St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church, positioned directly above the gate passage, appears in Anthony Trollope's novel The Warden as St Cuthbert's.
Visitors can walk through this medieval entrance within a 15-minute exploration of Winchester's historical defensive structures and city walls.
This structure represents one of only two remaining medieval gates in Winchester, featuring both a functional passage and an active church above.
Location: Winchester
Location: City of Winchester
GPS coordinates: 51.05916,-1.31441
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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