More information : (NU 18401348) Tower on site of (NAT) Gate (NR) (1)
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5330 POTTERGATE (West End)
Pottergate Tower
NU 1813 SW 4/98
NU 1813 NW 3/98 20.2.52
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Formerly part of the town's defences. Rebuilt 1768 to a design by
Mr Henry Bell with a crown spire (removed in 1812). Gothick, with
ornament to east. Two stages: archway with barrel vaulted passage
of 3 ribs on ground floor; blind tracery panels on 1st floor which
has a large ogee window with perpendicular-type tracery. Open
embattled parapet. Diagonal buttresses with 4 stages of blind
cusped arches having crocketted labels; stunted tops. Above archway
is a St Michael and Dragon, a blank roundel (formerly with a clock)
and a memorial tablet: "This tower was rebuilt at the expense of the
Borough of Alnwick and the new foundation laid April 28 AD. 1768.
John Grey Senior, William Hindmarsh, Robert Richardson, Edward Bell,
Chamberlains. To the north and south are fragments possibly of the
old town walls. North, south and west fronts plainer with occasional
arrow slit. Staircase in north-west corner. (2)
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