The late medieval timber gates to Winchester Cathedral’s Grade I listed Prior’s Gate will be removed for conservation from 8.30am on Thursday 14th and the entrance will be closed during the daytime on 14th and Friday 15th August while the gates are replaced by temporary gates. People wishing to enter the Close are asked to use other entrances to Winchester Cathedral including Great Minster Street, Loverose Way and Colebrook Street.
Alfred Homes have partnered with Winchester Cathedral on the installation of the temporary gates. Sponsorships like this are of great importance to the conservation of the cathedral and are much appreciated.