Saint Laurence Gate
Barbican in Drogheda, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Saint Laurence Gate is a barbican which was built in the 13th century as part of the walled fortifications of the medieval town of Drogheda in Ireland. It is a barbican or defended fore-work which stood directly outside the original gate of which no surface trace survives.[1] It has been described as one of the finest of its kind,[2] and is designated as a national monument.[3] The original names for Laurence Street and Saint Laurence Gate were Great East Street and Great East Gate, respectively. In the 14th century, the street and gate were renamed because they led to the hospital of Saint Laurence, which stood close to the Cord church.[4]
Saint Laurence Gate | |
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Geata Labhráis | |
Former names | Great East Gate |
General information | |
Type | Barbican |
Address | St. Laurence Street |
Town or city | Drogheda |
Country | Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.7159°N 6.3470°W / 53.7159; -6.3470 |
Completed | c1280 |
Owner | Office of Public Works |
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