Black Freren Gate
Black Freren Gate
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,537 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
When the Black Abbey was constructed in 1225 it was outside the walled city. It was decided to build an access from the city through to the abbey, thus giving the monks access. They were supplied with their own key to the fortified gate. It is the only gate (arch) built by the Normans that still stands, and with a short length of wall attached. Worth turning the corner in Parliament Street and walking the short distance along the paved laneway to see a piece of medieval history.
Written 22 June 2019
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,033 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
One of the last pieces of the old city walls stretching across the lane just off the main street in Kilkenny.
Written 21 October 2019
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