Gate of Honour

gate, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

June 29, 2026

Quick Summary

The Gate of Honour is a small, separate triumphal arch located at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge, England. Built in 1573, it was designed by the Flemish architect Theodore de Have, likely with input from John Caius, the college's master. The gate was intended to mark a student's final disputation and degree, symbolizing their progress through the university. It is a notable example of English Renaissance architecture, blending Tudor Gothic elements with Classical design, featuring Ionic pilasters and a triumphal arch form. The gate is one of three designed for the college, alongside the Gate of Humility and the Gate of Virtue.1

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

2 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

Western architecture
England
Finally, the Gate of Honour (1573) is a separate tiny triumphal arch leading out toward the schools for the final disputation and degree. Caius probably designed these gates with the aid of the Flemish 16th-century architect Theodore de Have.
Read More
Finally, the Gate of Honour (1573) is a separate tiny triumphal arch leading out toward the schools for the final disputation and degree. Caius probably designed these gates with the aid of the Flemish 16th-century architect Theodore de Have.
Read More