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Leicester in Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The South Gate

 
 
The South Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
1. The South Gate Marker
Inscription.
City of Leicester
The South Gate
of the Roman and
Medieval walled town
was situated close
to this spot.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
 
Location. 52° 37.931′ N, 1° 8.311′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England, in Leicestershire. It can be reached from the intersection of Vaughan Way and The Newarke, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leicester, England LE1 5XZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); Newarke Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Chantry House and Skeffington House (within shouting distance
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of this marker); Visit of the Queen (within shouting distance of this marker); The Collegiate Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Whipping Toms (about 120 meters away); Siege of Leicester 1173 (about 120 meters away); Municipal Technical & Art Schools (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.
 
The South Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
2. The South Gate Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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