St John's Abbey Gate
St John's Abbey Gate
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John. It was built c.1400 to strengthen the abbey's defences following the Peasants' Revolt. Later part of the mansion of the Royalist Lucas family, the gatehouse was bombarded and stormed by Parliamentarian soldiers during the Civil War siege.
Venue Category:
Religious Buildings
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Observing
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Religious Education
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
St John's Green
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7SZ
Venue Contact Number:
01206 282931