Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Magazine Gate
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
1. Magazine Gate Marker
Magazine Gate is the city's newest gate, built in 1865. At the same time the wall between Magazine and Shipquay Gates was raised by two metres and ornamental battlements added. A line of stonework on the outside shows the height of the original walls. Above the arch are the sculpted heads of siege heroes, David Cairns and Colonel Adam Murray.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 54° 59.848′ N, 7° 19.231′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. It is on Union Hall Place, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the city wall, within meters of the Tower Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6LU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast & Glens. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Magazine Gate (a few steps from this marker); Guildhall Square (a few steps from this marker); Michael Browning (within shouting distance of this marker); Demi-culverin Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Demi-culverin Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Historic Walls of Derry. (Submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Derry City Walls. (Submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
2. Magazine Gate and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
3. City Wall from Magazine Gate
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
4. City Wall from Magazine Gate
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
