What is recorded here
This grey commemorative plaque records: Barbican Gate early 14th century. Free standing outer defence gate protecting the main (Norman) gateway beyond. Two guard chambers above, and roof fighting platform.
Barbican Gate is an early 14th-century free-standing defensive structure in Lewes, designed to protect the Norman gateway; its architectural features include two guard chambers and a roof fighting platform, showcasing medieval military architecture.
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