Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
New Gate
In 1787 the walls were breached for the first time to improve access to the city centre. It is said that the gate was built to cope with crowds flocking to the New Theatre in Artillery Street but was closed in 1799 due to complaints from the audience that the noise outside disturbed the performance. The gate was reopened and widened in the 1860s.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 54° 59.631′ N, 7° 19.29′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is on the outside City Wall at New Gate, through which London Street passes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6RG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Demi-culverin Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Artillery Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); St Columb's Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferryquay Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Demi-culverin Cannon (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Ferryquay Gate (about 120 meters away); The Walled City (about 120 meters away); Church Bastion (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.
Also see . . . 17th Century City Walls, Derry-Londonderry. Northern Ireland Tourism website entry (Submitted on January 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.