Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The North Gate
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. The North Gate Marker
North Gate was one of the two principal gateways to the medieval walled city of Cork. It has always been the main point of entry from the north. A bridge spanned the north channel of the River Lee since medieval times and its existence was crucial to the development of the linear main street. The city walls and gateway were altered and replaced periodically over 500 years.
The excavation at North Gate was undertaken in 1994 as one of Cork Corporation’s EU-assisted Urban Pilot Projects.
Bhí an Geata Thuaidh ar cheann don bhá phríomhgheata isteach go múrchathair Chorcaí na meánaoise. Ba é an príomhbhealach isteach ón dtaobh thuaidh ó i gcónaí. Ó aimsir na meánaoiseanna ar aghaidh chuaigh droichead tharstí cainéal thuaidh abhainn na Laoi, agus bhí an droichead san riachtanach mar gan é sin ní bheadh aon phoinbaint ná dámhail chun cinn déanta ar an bpríomhshráid líneach. In 500 bliain athrú agus borradh achtniucha agus athnuachan an phallaí is an gheata na cathrach ó am go chéile.
Sa bhliain 1994 bunaíodh an tochailt ag an nGeata Thuaidh mar cheann do chionnsaimh phíolótacha
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(Captions)
Map showing location of city wall found in archaeological excavation.
Extract from Pacata Hibernia showing North Gate Castle and Bridge.
Excavation in progress 1994
North Gate c. 1790
Saintonge jug from the 14th century
Cork Historic Centre — Ceartlár Ársa Chorcaí
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 54.055′ N, 8° 28.76′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Kyrl's Quay, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 N Main Street, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, 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 a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cé an Chearlaigh / Kyrl’s Quay / Droichead Uí Ghríofa / Griffith Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Site of Skiddy’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh / Site of Skiddys Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. The North Gate Marker
The marker is affixed to this building, towards Kyrl's Quay.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
