St. John's Abbey Gate

Description

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.

How to get here

By Road: South side of central Colchester
By Bus: Beestons (of Hadleigh), Chambers (of Bures), First Essex, Hedingham Omnibuses & Network Colchester
By Train: Colchester Town 1⁄4 mile

Admission

Adult.............................................Free
Children.......................................Free
Concession................................Free
English Heritage Members.....Free - Join English Heritage

Opening times

Any reasonable time Monday to Sunday all year.

Further information

Managed By: Colchester Borough Council www.colchestermuseums.org.uk