Rupert's Gateway (Turret Gateway), Leicester

Rupert's Gateway (Turret Gateway), Leicester
Rupert's Gateway (Turret Gateway), Leicester
Rupert's Gateway (Turret Gateway), Leicester
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Rupert's Gateway (Turret Gateway), Leicester
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE - ST MARY DE CASTRO (CDV) Strongroom Stack 345
St Mary de Castro
St Margarets gateway - view down cobbled street with archway; church spire beyond
1/4 Glass plate negative
1902
Dr Stewart
GP5529

Negatives Collection, The Record Office

Turret Gateway (often called Rupert's Gateway) is a 14th century building standing on Castle View. The gateway guards access from the Newarke to Leicester Castle. Rupert's gateway was a name given to another part of the walls (now demolished), which has attached itself to this gateway. The name derives from Prince Rupert, who attacked Leicester during the siege in 1645. there was formally a 2 story house on top of the gateway, but it was badly damaged during both the siege and riots in the 18th century.
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GP5529
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