Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Shipquay Gate

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012

1. Shipquay Gate Marker

Inscription. This was one of the four original 17th century gates to the city. It had a watch tower, battlements and a portcullis. The carvings on the outside of the present gate, built between 1803-5, celebrate the city's wealth. The cornucopia is a symbol of plenty and the caduceus is a magic wand used by the Greek god Hermes to protect merchants.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 54° 59.825′ N, 7° 19.196′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is at the intersection of Shipquay Street and Union Hall Place, on the right when traveling west on Shipquay Street. Marker is on the city wall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6LU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Walled City (here, next to this marker); … Free, entire and perfect (here, next to this marker); Guildhall Square (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Demi-culverin Cannon (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Demi-culverin Cannon

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(a few steps from this marker); Arthur Joyce Lunel Cary (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Browning (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Walls of Derry. (Submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Derry City Walls. (Submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Shipquay Gate and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012

2. Shipquay Gate and Marker

Looking southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.