Generations of medieval pilgrims passed under the gatehouse arch on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral
A bustling vibrant market and restaurant with a range of food stalls selling mouthwatering local and international produce to Canterbury residents and visitors since 2002
Built before 597 AD it features Roman
over half the original city wall survives
Arthur died a few months later
Christchurch Gate Size:12 x 16" | 30 x 40cm Generations of medieval pilgrims passedOriginally built to celebrate the marriage of Arthur, Prince of Wales, to Catherine of Aragon in 1502, Christchurch Gate, seen here from Mercery Lane, is the main visitor entrance to Canterbury Cathedral precinct. Arthur died a few months later, and so the gate was not completed for another 20 years until around 1520. Today this Grade I listed Tudor Gothic monument, highly decorated with heraldic motifs, including coats of arms and mythical beasts, is