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Latitude: 52.6705 / 52°40'13"N
Longitude: -0.7274 / 0°43'38"W
OS Eastings: 486153
OS Northings: 308850
OS Grid: SK861088
Mapcode National: GBR CRL.GYH
Mapcode Global: WHFKN.S4TJ
Plus Code: 9C4XM7CF+63
Entry Name: Gateway to Oakham Castle
Listing Date: 24 November 1971
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1361781
English Heritage Legacy ID: 186495
ID on this website: 101361781
Location: Oakham, Rutland, LE15
County: Rutland
Civil Parish: Oakham
Built-Up Area: Oakham
Traditional County: Rutland
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Rutland
Church of England Parish: Oakham All Saints
Church of England Diocese: Peterborough
Tagged with: Gate
SK 8608 6/120
1469
MARKET PLACE
Gateway to Oakham
Castle
I
Probably erected by the first Duke of Buckingham. Resembles 2 gateways
in the Park at Burley-on-the-Hill. Ashlar and coursed rubble. Pointed
inner and outer arches with chamfered edges and surmounted by architrave,
frieze, cornice and pediment. Corners of pediment support small obelisk
pinnacles with star finials. Modern wrought iron gates with horseshoe
motif.
Listing NGR: SK8615308850
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