Strand Gate

Winchelsea

A twin-towered medieval town gate that traffic still passes through on the road down to Rye.

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LandmarkTime here: 10–20 min

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Strand Hill, Winchelsea, TN36 4JT

Quick facts

It is one of three medieval gates that survive from the planned town.

Traffic still passes through its arch, so it is a working part of the town rather than a ruin.

Upkeep of the town's medieval gates is paid for by a volunteer friends' group.

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