Bridge Gate

Bridge Gate
   Said to be one of the four original gates of the City. On London Bridge (S. 42).
   New made when the bridge was built of stone.
   First mentioned in records : "Gate of London Bridge," 1287 (Cal. L. Bk. A. p. 228). In ordinances for guarding the City gates.
   Fell down 1436. Burned 1471, by Faucon-bridge (ib.).
   So called of the Bridge (ib.).

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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