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Westgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 5:39 am
by GrahamS
The Westgate is one of two surviving fortified gateways in Winchester, England (the other is Kingsgate) formerly part of Winchester City Walls. The earliest surviving fabric is of Anglo-Saxon character. I made these images on a recent visit using my Nikon D7100 and 10-24mm f3.5/4.5 lens.
For those who don't know, click on the image to view it full size.
Re: Westgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 1:47 pm
by PFMcFarland
You have a knack for finding all the best ruins, Graham.
PF
Re: Westgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 4:56 pm
by GrahamS
PFMcFarland wrote: ↑Sun May 21, 2023 1:47 pm
You have a knack for finding all the best ruins, Graham.
PF
Maybe 'cause I am one.....
Re: Westgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 2:41 pm
by Bennybee
Great pictures of one of those many fine places in the UK. One more spot to add to my list of places to visit when crossing the Channel next time. With increasing travel prices (what hasn't gone up lately?) and the need to apply for an Eur65 international passport now (thanks to Brexit) it will have to wait a while I'm afraid.
Re: Westgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 8:28 pm
by Julio1fer
Beautiful yellows and grey stone. I was looking at the two coat-of-arms (?) at the top and those funny heads around them. There must be some meaning to them.
Re: Westgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:08 am
by GrahamS
Julio1fer wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 8:28 pm
Beautiful yellows and grey stone. I was looking at the two coat-of-arms (?) at the top and those funny heads around them. There must be some meaning to them.
Julio, the arms are those of King Henry III and his wife Queen Eleanor. The heads or "likenesses" in the stone facade are those of bishops and clergymen of the time. (1222 to 1235)