Chester - Newgate
Newgate in Chester is a Grade II listed red‑sandstone arch bridge built in 1937–38 to carry the city wall walkway over Pepper Street, replacing an earlier gateway to ease traffic flow. Designed by Sir Walter Tapper and his son Michael, it was styled to harmonise with the medieval fortifications, complete with flanking towers, mock arrow loops, carved shields, and Tudor roses. Today it serves both as a functional crossing and a sympathetic architectural addition, blending seamlessly into the centuries‑old circuit of Chester’s ancient walls.
Chester - Newgate
Newgate in Chester is a Grade II listed red‑sandstone arch bridge built in 1937–38 to carry the city wall walkway over Pepper Street, replacing an earlier gateway to ease traffic flow. Designed by Sir Walter Tapper and his son Michael, it was styled to harmonise with the medieval fortifications, complete with flanking towers, mock arrow loops, carved shields, and Tudor roses. Today it serves both as a functional crossing and a sympathetic architectural addition, blending seamlessly into the centuries‑old circuit of Chester’s ancient walls.