The Wall In Chester England With Clock

Eastgate and eastgate clock in chester cheshire england stand on the site of the original entrance to the roman fortress of deva victrix.

The wall in chester england with clock.

It is a prominent landmark in the city of chester and is said to be the most photographed clock in england after big ben. The original gate was guarded by a timber tower which was replaced by a stone tower in the 2nd century and this in turn was replaced probably in the 14th century. Walls of chester chester picture. Tourist direction signs with chester s eastgate clock in the background.

The present gateway dates from 1768 and is a three arched sandstone struc. The west facing wall was supposedly left blank to snub the welsh. East gate has been the main entrance to chester since roman times. Chester town hall clock tower the west facing wall was supposedly left blank to snub the welsh.

Clock on the wall check out tripadvisor members 36 703 candid photos and videos of walls of chester. It s a good place to step off the walls and explore the medieval rows too they re the oldest shopping arcade in britain.