Monument MPM446 - KING JAMES GATE

Stone façade of King James' Gate. The gate was built c1687 and was originally situated in Broad Street. The structure was moved to its current location during the 1860s.

Dressed stone façade of King James' Gate. Built c1687, and originally situated in Broad Street, where it acted as the gate to the Point. The structure was moved to its current location in Burnaby Road during the 1860s. It now forms the entrance to the United Services Sports Ground.

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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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<1> Portsmouth City Council, n/a, Portsmouth City SMR Cards (Index). SPM1.

<2> Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.