City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
York Watergate
— Victoria Embankment Gardens —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
1. York Watergate Marker
Inscription.
York Watergate. .
This Gateway Marks the Position of the North Bank of the River Thames Before the construction of the Victoria Embankment in 1862. It was built in 1626 by Nicholas Stone, Master Mason for George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham to serve as the watergate to York House which the Duke had acquired from the Archbishop of York in 1624. The arms on the river front and the motto "Fidei cotucula crux" (the Cross is the Touchstone of Faith) on the land side, are those of the Villiers family. York House was demolished in 1675 and streets were laid out on the site. In 1893 the gate having fallen into decay, the London County Council obtained parliamentary powers to acquire and preserve it as an object of public interest.
This Gateway Marks the Position
of the North Bank of the River Thames
Before the construction
of the Victoria Embankment in 1862
It was built in 1626 by Nicholas Stone, Master Mason for George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham to serve as the watergate to York House which the Duke had acquired from the Archbishop of York in 1624. The arms on the river front and the motto "Fidei cotucula crux" (the Cross is the Touchstone of Faith) on the land side, are those of the Villiers family. York House was demolished in 1675 and streets were laid out on the site. In 1893 the gate having fallen into decay, the London County Council obtained parliamentary powers to acquire and preserve it as an object of public interest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 51° 30.481′ N, 0° 7.378′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victoria Embankment and Northumberland Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England WC2N 6DU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victoria Embankment Gardens (here, next to this marker); Samuel Pepys & etc. (a few steps from this marker); a different
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
