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The Watergate

The Watergate of the Roman fort is situated in the east wall of the outer bailey exactly opposite the Landgate, (main entrance), which is situated in the western wall, a path runs east to west between these two gates. The Watergate was probably rebuilt before the Norman Conquest, the interior face has a late Saxon arch.

The gateway was rebuilt in the 14th century and a new outer gate and upper storey were added. The gate had three floors, and has an internal stone spiral staircase.