Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bishop's Gate
It was here that James II demanded entry to the city during the 1689 siege. The present gate was built at the suggestion of Bishop Hervey in 1789 to celebrate the centenary of the siege. The head facing Bishop Street represents the river Boyne crowned by a laurel wreath: the date refers to the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The head facing outwards is the river Foyle: the date 1689 and the ship breaking the boom recall the relief of the 1689 siege.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Disasters • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1689.
Location. 54° 59.622′ N, 7° 19.49′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is on Bishop Street just north of Orchard Row, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the City Wall exterior, adjacent to the Bishop's Gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6PL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Walled City (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Bishop's Gate (here, next to this marker); Double Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Verbal Arts Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); George Farquhar (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Double Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Demi-culverin Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Walled City (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.
Also see . . .
1. The Siege of Derry. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. 17th Century City Walls, Derry-Londonderry. Visit Northern Ireland website entry (Submitted on January 27, 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 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 3, 2014.