A two storey gate tower was built in the late 11th or early 12th century. During the 13th or 14th century it was filled with stones and rubble, so blocking …

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August 10, 2022

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Westgate is a two storey gate tower that was built in the 11th or 12th century. It was later filled with stones and rubble, so was not used for hundreds of years. In 1993 the gate was excavated, re-built and re-opened.

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Elevation 70 m

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Monday 16 March

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32 %

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Location: Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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