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Restoration of historic Bristol Gaol Gate marks new public entrance to Wapping Wharf
Bristol’s Grade II listed Gaol Gate has been fully restored, marking an official entrance into the harbourside’s Wapping Wharf.
The Gaol Gate dates back to 1816 and will soon feature artwork by the artist Juliet Haysom – a Bristol-based artist who will place reflective glass reliefs based on details found in 200-year old architectural drawings held by the Bristol Records Office.
The restored gate will be the new public entrance to Wapping Wharf, home to CARGO and recently named the best address on Bristol’s harbourside in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live guide,
Stuart Hatton, the managing director at Umberslade, the developer of Wapping Wharf, said: “We are very pleased to have reached this important milestone in the creation of Wapping Wharf phase two, where striking architecture both new and old come together.”
“Extensive work has gone into the careful restoration of the historic Gaol Gate and we are thrilled that it can now welcome people through from Cumberland Road into the neighbourhood.”
“It’s been wonderful to see Wapping Wharf receive such a warm welcome from the city these past years and we are excited its next chapter is now coming to fruition.”
Gaol Gate Wapping Wharf Beta by @JonCraig_Photos
The Gaol Gate has become refurbished as construction works on phase two of Wapping Wharf and the first residents begin to move into the new apartments being created.
In the current phase of construction, Wapping Wharf offers 256 homes in total: 163 for open market sale, 49 shared ownership and 44 for private rent. A further 81 affordable homes will also be created as part of a future phase of construction.
A new Wapping Wharf Living 3-bedroom show home has recently been launched, which are available to view with an appointment.
Main Photo: Peter Thorpe
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