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St. Laurence Gate
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“Walled city”
Sep 2020
A good example of a gate of a walled city dating back to the 13th century. Was able to park beside it. You can see we're the portcullis went up and down to seal off the city
“St. Laurence's Gate, which led to the Friary of St Laurence, is widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind in Euro”
Nov 2019
St. Laurence's Gate, which led to the Friary of St Laurence, is widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind in Europe. It consists of two lofty circular towers, connected together by a wall, in which there is an archway. Visitors can appreciate the spectacular dimensions of the mediaeval walls south of the gate at Featherbed Lane.The attraction is worth seeing until today in very good condition.
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stephen a
Newtownards, UK1,350 contributions
Walled city
Sep 2020 • Couples
A good example of a gate of a walled city dating back to the 13th century. Was able to park beside it. You can see we're the portcullis went up and down to seal off the city
Written 22 September 2020
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Jozef196353
Drogheda, Ireland16 contributions
St. Laurence's Gate, which led to the Friary of St Laurence, is widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind in Euro
Nov 2019
St. Laurence's Gate, which led to the Friary of St Laurence, is widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind in Europe. It consists of two lofty circular towers, connected together by a wall, in which there is an archway. Visitors can appreciate the spectacular dimensions of the mediaeval walls south of the gate at Featherbed Lane.The attraction is worth seeing until today in very good condition.
Written 6 November 2019
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sean yeates
Rathangan, Ireland224 contributions
Game of thrones
Oct 2019 • Business
What a great example of medieval buildings built to withstand time and weather a beautiful gateway to Drogheda.
Written 10 October 2019
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evelyncrilly2
Drogheda, Ireland10 contributions
Heritage
Aug 2019
St Laurence Gate, is the best preserved gate in Drogheda, there are a few gates around Drogheda which would have enclosed the town back in the day but the Laurence Gates although needing some upkeep on the inside is well preserved there are even talks of opening the Gate for visitors.
Written 7 September 2019
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Glenveightravel
Navan, Ireland1,084 contributions
Stand under the Arch and feel the history of Drogheda
Aug 2019
This is a well preserved piece of history from the old days of nearly a 1000 years ago when Drogheda was a walled town. This is a fantastic monument to view and stand beside to get a feel for how this town must have looked in days gone by. You can't drive through/under the arch any more, but a drive up to and around it will allow you to feel its presence of awe.
Written 22 August 2019
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Feargal K
Mullingar, Ireland374 contributions
Great sight
Aug 2019 • Solo
Nicely maintained original stone structure. No big tourist attraction, just a nice structure to see.
Written 12 August 2019
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Jeanine Reardon
Drogheda, Ireland1 contribution
Nestled in a living city, this structure shouts of the long ago.
Aug 2019
When walls were raised and felled by the tides of change, these stones persist. The gate tells stories of bravery and folly to any willing to lean against it to listen. Bravo!
Written 8 August 2019
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Eddiehump
Chorley, UK133 contributions
The Barbican Gate
Jun 2019 • Friends
Surprised, but pleased, to see this iconic Gate has been closed to traffic and that plans may be afoot to open it to visitors.
Written 24 June 2019
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JaakkoTapio
Helsinki, Finland657 contributions
Good example of past town history
Jun 2019 • Couples
This old castle looking as building as a common gate of those days, still remains and stood near river Boyne, in centre of Drogheda. The whole town was like remark of ancient times, updated into today's life. As we only passed by this town, didn't have too much time to study all historical points , that we'll do next time. Drogheda is located very handy near airport, so easy to travel to there.
Written 14 June 2019
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gwerosemann
Drogheda, Ireland3 contributions
History well preserved!!
Mar 2019 • Couples
Great to experience history, set back in time! Time to reflect on the past, then a lovely stroll downtown to enjoy the churches and historic town.
Written 5 June 2019
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