High Street Gate, Salisbury

As one of the original five gateways into Salisbury鈥檚 old city wall, the North Gate has been the historic pass-through to the High Street and beyond since it was built in the 14th century. A sturdy blend of rubble stone and ashlar, it once housed a small jail for local lawbreakers鈥攊deal if you wanted your miscreants securely locked up without having to haul them too far. Mostly designed for pedestrians back in the day, the narrow arch isn鈥檛 exactly welcoming to modern cars.

The gate has seen its share of tweaks over the centuries: a portcullis added and later removed, extra windows popped in, a new roof, and a door installed on the Porters Lodge in the 1600s. That lodge wasn鈥檛 just a functional workspace, either鈥攊t was a plum job for a well-connected servant or noble鈥檚 retainer. By 1950, the gatehouse was converted into an office for the Cathedral clerk of works and remains an active office space today.

As you walk through, take a moment to admire the details. On the city side, the Stuart royal coat of arms from the 17th century adds a regal flourish, while on the opposite side, a statue of Edward VII, added in 1902, quietly keeps watch over this ancient gateway to Salisbury鈥檚 High Street.

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Sight Name: High Street Gate
Sight Location: Salisbury, England (See walking tours in Salisbury)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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