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Listed Building: KING JAMES GATE (1386909)

Grade II
Authority Historic England
NHLE UID 1386909
Date assigned 18 March 1999
Date last amended

Description

Gate. Dated 1687. Originally positioned in Broad Street, demolished c1860 and re-erected in present position early C20. Ashlar with later brick backing. Horizontal rusticated stone. At centre is a tall round stone arched opening with moulded architrave, incised voussoirs with keystone and moulded impost, flanking paired full height Corinthian pilasters, entablature and block parapet projecting over pilasters. Each of the lower flanking wings has a projecting round stone arched opening with keystone, imposts and flanking pilasters, recessed C20 2-leaf 5-panelled door. Moulded cornice and block parapet. Centre archway has 2-leaf curved ornamental iron gates with scrolls, marginal pierced motifs and spear uprights.

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Sources (1)

  • SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 636 999 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Record last edited

Dec 11 2015 3:09PM