Exploring Kent's Past

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Monument details

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction period 1728. Still remains as an inn today.

Monument Types

• SITE (Post Medieval - 1767 AD to 1832 AD)

Full description

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 NEW DOVER ROAD
No 164 (Gate Public House) ) TR15 NE 10/619
II 2. Late C18 to early C19. 3 storeys painted brick. Slate roof having a parapet with stone coping. 2 sashes with glazing bars intact, 1 blank. Brace. Modern left side porch and original early C19 double bow. 2 storey portion on right hand side with 1 casement. Early C19 doorcase with vestigial hood, console brackets and pilasters.
Listing NGR: TR1658956004

The Canterbury UAD states that this inn previously belonged to George Beer/Rigden/Fremlin/Whitbread.

In 1728 an inn was built near the Toll gate and so called Sign of the Gate. The innkeeper was Richard Howard who was licensed to sell ales only. He also collected tolls and was a trained chandler. A Rigdens Rent Book in the early 19th century refers to The Turnpike House and the innkeeper paid: Year's Rent £8.00 and Property Tax £1. 15. 7.

Apparently in 1848 the innkeeper was Richrd Wood, a pig breeder, who erected a piggery close to the Gate. The Rent Book in 1803 states that the Gate Inn 'is sited in Bridge Road'. The type of client was listed in the Cathedral Licensing Planning Committee's Report as 'residents and road users'.

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Wilmot, E., 1988, Inns of Canterbury (Monograph). SKE29737.

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