Henry VIII and John HennikerGreen Plaque
Henry VIII and John Henniker green plaque
About Henry VIII and John Henniker
York Gate About the time of Henry VIII a small wooden pier appears to have been built here. For the safety of the fishing craft, probably by the Coleman family, who fortified the gate or way leading down to the seashore by the arched portal. Defended by a portcullis and strong gates, to prevent the inhabitants from being plundered by the sudden incursions of privateers. These gates have for many years been gone, and as the stonework was fast decaying, it was repaired and beautified by Lord Henniker. When Sir John Henniker, above the arch is the following inscription. York Gate July 17 1811Nearest Transport
Broadstairs Harbour Car Parkless than a hundred meters away
Prospect Road On-Street Parkinga couple of hundred meters away
InstaVolt Charging Stationjust over a mile away
Broadstairs Stationless than half a mile away
Broadstairs Station Bike Rackless than half a mile away
LOOP - Baptist Churcha few hundred meters away
Nearest Facilities
Broadstairs Harbour Public Toiletsless than fifty meters away
Viking Bay Public Toiletsa few hundred meters away
Viking Bay Lifta few hundred meters away
Defibrillator; Albion Street Car Parka couple of hundred meters away
Broadstairs Harbour Arm Lifebuoyless than a hundred meters away
Broadstairs Harbour Carpark Lifebuoya couple of hundred meters away



