St John's Abbey gatehouse

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St John's Abbey Gate is a Grade I listed builing dating from the 15th Century. This fine flint flushwork gatehouse was the entrance to St John's Abbey which was demolished during the 16th century Reformation. 

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St John's Abbey Gate

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