Monument record MWX1124 - The west gate, Christchurch

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Summary

It has been suggested that a constriction in Wick Lane may indicate the site of the West gate within the Saxon burh defences

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Full Description

The existence of a west gate in the defences of the Saxon burh may conceivably be inferred from a constriction in Wick Lane, shown on the Tithe Map. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Penn, K J. 1980. Historic Towns in Dorset. 42 map.
  • <1.1> Map: 1844. Christchurch tithe map. 1844.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458710.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 157 926 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 71
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458710

Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:13PM

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