Bishopsgate

Bishopsgate was one of the eastern gates in London's former Roman defensive wall [1] [2]. The gate's name is traditionally attributed to Earconwald, who served as Bishop of London in the 7th century AD [1]. It marked the terminus of Ermine Street, the ancient Roman road running from London to York (Eboracum) [3]. The gate was rebuilt twice during the 15th and 18th centuries but was permanently demolished in 1760 [1].