Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Kirk Gate

— Civil War Trail —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 15, 2024

1. Kirk Gate Marker

Inscription. Kirk Gate was for many years the route of the Great North Road into and out of the Market Place. Until Henry VIII's reformation the timber framed buildings, part way down the road, were owned by the church. During the Civil War they were owned by Lord and Lady Francis Leake.

Francis Leake also held the title Lord Deincourt and his man home was at Sutton Scarsdale Hall, opposite Bolsover Caste Derbyshire.

In February 1643 Queen Henrietta Maria landed in Bridlington with a mercenary army she had recruited abroad by selling her jewellery. By June 16th they had arrived in Newark. The bell ringers at the church were paid 5 shillings for ringing out a welcome to the Queen. She stayed until 3rd July when she left join the King near Oxford. During her visit she was hosted by Lord and Lady Leake which led to the belief that she stayed in the timber framed houses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1643.

Location. 53° 4.612′ N, 0° 48.523′ W. Marker is in Newark-on-Trent, England, in Nottinghamshire. It is on Church Street, on the right when

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traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Church Street, Newark-on-Trent, England NG24 1EN, 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 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Newark Castle (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named Newark Castle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Newark Castle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lowdham Station History (approx. 14.9 kilometers away); a different marker also named Lowdham Station History (approx. 14.9 kilometers away); a different marker also named Lowdham Station History (approx. 14.9 kilometers away); a different marker also named Lowdham Station History (approx. 14.9 kilometers away); Margaret Thatcher (approx. 21.3 kilometers away).

St Mary Magdalene Church and the Kirk Gate Marker on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 15, 2024

2. St Mary Magdalene Church and the Kirk Gate Marker on the left

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark-on-Trent.

Church and Kirk Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Valentine and Son, 1905

3. Church and Kirk Gate

Kirk Gate - the half-timbered houses mentioned on the marker, are visible here on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 23, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.