Turret Gateway is a Grade I listed building in the Leicester local planning authority area, England. First listed on 5 January 1950. A Medieval Gateway.

Turret Gateway

WRENN ID
sunken-doorway-plover
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Leicester
Country
England
Date first listed
5 January 1950
Type
Gateway
Period
Medieval
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

Turret Gateway, built around 1422-23, serves as the gateway to the south entrance of the inner bailey of the Castle. Although it is in ruins, a significant amount of walling remains. The structure is made of stone rubble and features a four-centred archway. It is also designated as a Scheduled Monument. The Turret Gateway is part of a group that includes all the listed buildings in Castle Street, Castle View, and Castle Yard, along with Skeffington House, the Iron Gates, Chantry House, and Newarke Wall, all located in The Newarke.

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