Why this matters
Landgate is an ancient monument built in 1329 during Edward III's reign to fortify the town; it stands as the sole surviving gateway of four originally constructed, featuring a chamber over its arch and two towers with defensive elements like gates, a portcullis, and a drawbridge.
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Landgate. This ancient monument was built in 1329 when Edward III made grants for further fortifying the town, and of the four gateways built this is the only existing one. It has a chamber over the arch and two towers. There were gates, a portcullis and a drawbridge
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