Priors Gate is a Grade I listed building in the Medway local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 October 1950. A Medieval Gate. 1 related planning application.

Priors Gate

WRENN ID: north-lintel-yew
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Medway
Country: England
Date first listed: 24 October 1950
Type: Gate
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ROCHESTER THE PRECINCT TQ 7468 SW 9/201 Priors Gate 24-10-50 GV I S gate into the cathedral and priory precincts. Probably 1344 when this stretch of wall was built. Random rubble ragstone. 2 storeys with NW stair turret; parapet with moulded string course, much eroded. Arches of 2 orders, the lower order 4- centred, the upper (with hood mould) segmental, the jambs chamfered with pyramid stops. Vault, the ribs with chamfer and roll moulding; eroded corbels. Original cusped lancet to S; renewed 2-light Decorated window to N. Doorway to turret which rises well above gateway parapet.

Listing NGR: TQ7420468450

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