Old Newgate is a Grade II* listed building in the Cheshire West and Chester local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 July 1955. A Post-medieval Gateway.

Old Newgate

WRENN ID
stony-steel-rain
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Country
England
Date first listed
28 July 1955
Type
Gateway
Period
Post-medieval
Source
Historic England listing

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Old Newgate, also known as The Wolfgate, is a gateway through the City Wall in Chester, dating from the early 17th century. It is constructed of red sandstone and features a wrought-iron gate, side-screens, and an overthrow. The opening is basket-arched with rounded edges. Old Newgate is notable for being the earliest surviving post-medieval opening in the City Wall.

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