
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: A mediaeval gatehouse once marked the entrance to the precinct of the Abby and Cathedral. These gates, planned as part of the commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the cathedral building, were erected in 1992 through the generosity of The Gloucester City Council and of Nuclear Electric PLC Recorded plaque organisation: Gloucester City Council.
The gatehouse commemorates the historical entrance to the precincts of Gloucester Cathedral, a significant religious site dating back to medieval times. Its erection in 1992 marks the 900th anniversary of the cathedral's construction, highlighting the enduring architectural and spiritual importance of the site.
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