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St John's Abbey Gate

This fine abbey gatehouse, in East Anglian flushwork, survives from the Benedictine abbey of St John. Site managed by Colchester Borough Council.

0370 333 1181

All year any reasonable time

Disabled Access

Guide Dogs Allowed

One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich's city defences.

English Heritage