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© Mr Brian R Edwards
IoE Number:
146810
Location:
EDGAR TOWER, COLLEGE GREEN (north side)
WORCESTER, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE
Photographer:
Mr Brian R Edwards
Date Photographed:
23 July 2004
Date listed:
22 May 1954
Date of last amendment:
22 May 1954
Grade
I
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Built for King John circa 1204, and probably originally the entrance to the castle. Sandstone. single storey over arched gateway of 2 bays with groined vault. Embattled octagonal tower each side. 2 2-light windows with trefoil heads in crocketed hood-moulds. Modern canopied niches and tabernacle work with modern human figures. A massive and picturesque gatehouse. Restored. N.M.R. photographs. A.M. All the listed buildings in College Green form a group with the Cathedral