There are two gates leading into the cathedral grounds, both on Tombland.
The Ethelbert Gate takes its name from a Saxon church that stood nearby.
The original gate was destroyed in the riot of 1272 and its replacement built in the early 14th century.
It has two storeys, the upper originally a chapel dedicated to Saint Ethelbert and decorated with flushwork.
In 1420 Thomas Erpingham, benefactor to the city, had the gate which bears his name built, sited opposite the west door of the cathedral leading into the close.
There are two gates leading into the cathedral grounds, both on Tombland. The Ethelbert Gate takes its name from a Saxon church that stood nearby. The original gate was destroyed in the riot of 1272 and its replacement built in the early 14th century. It has two storeys, the upper originally a chapel dedicated to Saint Ethelbert and decorated with flushwork. In 1420 Thomas Erpingham, benefactor to the city, had the gate which bears his name built, sited opposite the west door of the cathedral leading into the close.
Norwich Cathedral