Walmgate Bar

This is the only gatehouse to retain its outer defensive barbican. The bar is largely 12th century, but has been much restored. Its wooden doors are 15th century. At its rear is a small timber-framed building, which was leased as a house; in 1376 an annual rent of 10 shillings was paid. The artist and historian, John Browne, was born here in 1793. Others have lived here on and off until 1957.