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Eastgate Clock

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 18, 2023

    Eastgate is a permanently open gate through the city walls of Chester on the site of the original entrance to the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix in Chester, Cheshire, England. It is a prominent landmark of the city of Chester and the Eastgate clock on it is said to be the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastgate,_Chester)

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      September 18, 2023

      The original gate was guarded by a wooden tower, which was replaced in the 2nd century by a stone tower, which in turn was probably replaced in the 14th century. The current gate dates from 1768 and is a three-arched sandstone structure supporting the walkway which forms part of Chester's city walls. In 1899, a clock was added to the top of the gate to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee two years earlier. It is supported by pierced iron pillars, has a clock face on all four sides and a copper dome. The clock was designed by Chester architect John Douglas. The entire structure, gate and clock, was designated as a Category I listed building on 28 July 1955. (Source:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastgate,_Chester)

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        June 12, 2022

        Eastgate clock is one of Chester’s most iconic landmarks and the second most photographed clock in the World after Big Ben. The clock was built in 1899 by the J.B Joyceto to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee of 1897. It is accessible from Eastgate Street by staircases either side of the road next to the arch.
        Further info can be found on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastgate,_Chester#Eastgate_Clock

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