What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: South Gate or St. Botolph's Gate Removed A.D. 1818
South Gate, also known as St. Botolph's Gate, was one of the historic gateways to the Roman town of Colchester, serving as a defensive and ceremonial entrance until its removal in 1818; it is remembered for its role in the town’s medieval fortifications and urban history.
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Places near here
Site of South GateMemorial · 4 yd
St Botolph's Priory ruins, ColchesterOld home or work place · 102 yd
St. Botolph's Priory (Ruins)Ruins · 106 yd
St Botolph's Augustinian PrioryScheduled monument · 108 yd
Colchester war memorialHeritage place · 185 yd
Hollytrees museum, ColchesterHeritage place · 185 yd
Natural History MuseumMuseum · 192 yd
Castle ParkVisitor information · 260 yd
Colchester CastleCastle · 318 yd
TrinityVisitor information · 353 yd
Avignon garden, Colchester castle parkCastle, fort or tower · 417 yd
Balkerne GateScheduled monument · 740 ydOther information
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