| Description | (continued from page 156) another entrance from the City. ' The little Abbey Gateway' - a detached Arch nearer the Northgate. The greater Abbey Gate consists of a lofty pointed arch with a postern at the side, both of which are included in a large obtuse one. Before this gate, were anciently ranged the booths for the merchants frequenting the Abbots fairs, covered with reeds which the monks were empowered by an especial charter to (continues on page 158) |