Kaleyard Gate is a Grade I listed building in the Cheshire West and Chester local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 July 1955. A Medieval Gate.

Kaleyard Gate

WRENN ID: moated-ledge-raven
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Country: England
Date first listed: 28 July 1955
Type: Gate
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

CHESTER CITY (IM)

SJ4066NE CITY WALLS 595-1/2/112 Kaleyard Gate 28/07/55 (Formerly Listed as: City Walls & Towers incl. foundations of SE angle Roman Fortress wall & tower)

GV I

A gated opening for pedestrians through the City Walls cut c1275 for the monks of St Werburgh's Abbey to have direct access to their vegetable garden, by permission of Edward I. Subsequently repaired in various periods. A simple rebated stone opening with double-boarded oak door opening outward. It is of special interest as the only medieval gateway in Chester in approximately its original form to remain in use and closed nightly.

Listing NGR: SJ4065866536

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