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

Newmarket Street

 
 
Newmarket Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
1. Newmarket Street Marker
Inscription.

You are standing on the city walls. Newmarket Street slopes up and over the wall. The street was created in the mid 19th century on the site of the Smithfield Meat Market to allow carts to the new covered market.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and CastlesIndustry & CommerceMan-Made FeaturesRoads & Vehicles.
 
Location. 54° 59.72′ N, 7° 19.165′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is at the intersection of Newmarket Street and City Wall, on the right when traveling east on Newmarket Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1A Newmarket Street, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6EB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newgate Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Demi-culverin Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferryquay Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Walled City (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Ferryquay Gate (about 90 meters away); Water Bastion (about 120 meters away); Austins Department Store (about 150 meters away); Shipquay Street (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.
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Newmarket Street and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
2. Newmarket Street and Marker
Looking northeast across Newmarket St
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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