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Many of the buildings and houses have 17th and 18th century fronts, but actually date back to the times when once a thriving River town.
Sandwich is still a very medieval town and has retained the Barbican main gate to the town, town ditches and walls.
The Cinque Port of Sandwich is one of the most complete medieval towns in England
The Barbican was built by Henry VIII in 1539 as part of the coastal defence system.
The Butts run between the site of Canterbury Gate (Gallows Field) and New Street were part of the old town wall defences built in 1384.
Gallows Field, Strand Street was once the town’s place of execution. One mile north are the extensive ruins of the Roman fortress
The Pilgrims, Strand Street, consists of two 14th century merchants' houses - both were built with the upper floor overhanging the narrow street.
St Bartholomew's, New Street is one of the oldest established hostels for travellers and pilgrims, dating back to 1190.
Location: on the A 258, 6m northwest of Deal
- Type:
- Landmark