The remains of the thirteenth century water gate of Bridgwater Castle, looking west from the alley located between buildings on West Quay. The water gate is part of the castle remains that include the castle's east wall and an undercroft nearby.

Date:
21 Mar 1950 - 15 May 1950
Location:
Former Water Gate Of Bridgwater Castle, West Quay, Bridgwater, Sedgemoor, Somerset
Reference:
AA50/06121
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Originally, the River Parrett flowed right up to the castle wall and this arched entranceway provided access into the castle through the east wall for those arriving by boat. The associated undercroft can be accessed from nearby Chandos Street and the former east wall of the castle can be seen at the corner of Chandos Street and West Quay.

Content

This is part of the Series: RFW01/01 Series of Photographic Negatives by Reginald Frank Wills; within the Collection: RFW01 Reginald Frank Wills Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wills, Reginald Frank

Keywords

Medieval Water Gate