Barbican, Sandwich
Sandwich, The Barbican

The Barbican Sandwich

Sandwich

A medieval gate at the end of the toll bridge over the River Stour, where tolls were charged until 1977.

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2 Strand Street, Sandwich, CT13 9EA

Quick facts

The Barbican is one of the main gates to the historic town and was formerly called David's Gate.

It stands at the end of the bridge over the River Stour and served as a toll house; tolls for crossing ended in 1977.

It is said to date from the 14th century.

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