Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Broad Gate
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 17, 2023
1. The Broad Gate Marker
The only survivor of Ludlow's seven medieval gateways. The 13th century drum towers and portcullis arch survive.
Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 52° 21.922′ N, 2° 43.084′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33A Broad Street, Ludlow, England SY8 1NJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. 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: No 49 Broad Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mary Edwards (about 120 meters away); Sir Caesar Hawkins (about 180 meters away); No 13 Broad Street
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Regarding The Broad Gate. The precise date of its construction is not clear, but the men of Ludlow first received royal permission to raise money for town fortifications in 1233 and, in 1272, the gate is documented in the Assize Rolls as the scene of a murder: Roger de la Haye and Henry le Mon together guarded the gate of the Brodestrete in the town of Ludlow, and, moved by contention, Henry killed Roger.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 17, 2023
2. The Broad Gate on leaving
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 17, 2023
3. The Broad Gate on entering
circa 1910
4. Ludlow, Broad Gate
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 4. submitted on September 19, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
