South Gate, Kings Lynn Town Defences

• Kings Lynn, Norfolk
• OSGB – TF 6219 1915

Medieval town gate, loopholed wall.

Had a permanent gatekeeper. Tolls were collected at the gate fro merchandise entering and leaving the city.

13^th C                          Beginning of: Built.

1416                            Repaired in stone.

1437                            Rebuilt by Robert Hertanger.

1520                            Restored and partially rebuilt by Nicholas and Thomas Harmer.

1744                            Ditch in front of the gate.

19^th C                          Altered. Pedestrian doorways added.

1978                            Field Investigation.

1982                            Restored.