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Hastings Castle Tour

The East Gate

The East Gate

Originally the main entrance, this square-towered structure was approached by a steep road rising from harbour level on the north side and crossing Conqueror's Ditch by a bridge. A portcullis was raised and lowered at the entrance and within was a second gate. The solidity of the masonry shows what a truly imposing building the Castle must have been in its time.

Further Information:

Conquerors Ditch Ladies Parlour Castle Entrance The North Gate The Entrance to the Dungeon Inside the North Gate The Telescope The Chancel The Chapel Of The Holy Cross The Nave Sally Port Steps leading to mount Steps leading to mount The mount looking towards East Gate The East Gate Steps to the middle tower Top of the middle tower The South tower Looking into the South tower Steps to top of wall from South Tower Top of wall from South Tower looking towards East Gate
The East Gate
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this page was last updated: 01 May 2007