Abbey Gateway, St. Albans
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51°45′04″N 0°20′40″W / 51.75111°N 0.34444°W
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The Abbey Gateway, St Albans was built in 1365 and is the last remaining building (except for the Abbey itself) of the Benedictine Monastery at St Albans, Hertfordshire.[1]
History[edit]
It was besieged during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, and was used as a prison following the dissolution of the Abbey in 1539.[1]
It housed the third printing press in England, from 1479.[2]
Since 1871 it has been a part of St Albans School. The gateway marks the end of Romeland and the start of Abbey Mill Lane.
Location[edit]
Located next to St Albans Abbey and also next to the bishop's Private Residence (Abbey Gate House) the gateway is a good way to spot Abbey Mill Lane.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Brief history of St Albans". St Albans City & District Council. 21 October 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ "'First colour-printed book' returns to St Albans". BBC. 2018.