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A Moongate, an arched #Gate set into a limestone wall, in Queen Elizabeth Park, Hamilton, Bermuda. Sept. 2010
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The Moongate was introduced to the Bermuda Islands in the mid-19th century by a sea captain who brought illustrations of this Chinese archway back to Bermuda with the hope of creating his own. There are now about 40 such gates scattered throughout the islands.
This Moongate, the oldest in Bermuda, is at the ParLaVille Rd entrance to Queen Elizabeth Park in Hamilton. It is unusual b/c it has actual swirled wrought iron gates that close; most are a fully open arch. Also, it is set into a high wall, similar to the original Chinese design. Bermuda gates are usually stand-alone, or frame a path, or join a low wall. Built of local limestone, it is about 8’ high set into a 10’ high weathered wall, with vines and greenery curved along the right side of the arch. A paved path leads through to steps leading down to the street.
September 2010.

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