Fishergate Postern was constructed circa 1440. However, it was dismantled and rebuilt approximately sixty-five years later when the adjacent tower was built.

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Fishergate Postern Tower and Fishergate Postern. A postern is a small gateway through a defensive wall.

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A close-up of the postern, as seen from Piccadilly. The discontinuous stonework is evidence of the rebuild when the adjacent tower was built (circa 1505).

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A close-up of the postern: note the multiple 'orders' forming the arch.

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The Wall Walk access steps located beside the postern.