Newgate, Bristol | |
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Location | Newgate, Bristol |
Coordinates | 51°27′22″N 2°35′21″W / 51.456057°N 2.589201°W |
Area | UK |
Built | c.1240 |
Demolished | 1820 |
Owner | Bristol Corporation |
Newgate in Bristol was one of the four main gates of the medieval town, demolished 1766. The name was also used to refer to the associated 'Newgate Gaol', demolished 1820. Newgate is still used as the name for the road that once ran through the gate.