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Bridge Gate
Hob Uid: 904673
Location : Lincolnshire South Kesteven Stamford
Grid Ref : TF0305006960
Summary : Site of a Medieval gate, over which was the town hall. It was demolished in 1777 and the town hall rebuilt in its present position.
More information : [TF 0305 0696] Site of gate. (1) No extant remains. Wall plaque reads "On this site formerly stood the Bridge Gate with the Town Hall over it. The gate was removed in 1777 and the Town Hall rebuilt in its present position". (2) Site of Bridge Gate. The gate stood at the north end of the bridge, housing the town hall in its upper room, and was demolished in 1777 in ordet to improve access to the town. The present town hall was built on the site. (3)

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Source details : Archaeol J 90 1934 plan facing p.381
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Source details : F1 FDC 18-OCT-61
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : Monument 11a
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Town Gate, Town Hall
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Demolished 1777
Monument End Date : 1777
Monument Start Date : 1777
Monument Type : Town Gate, Town Hall
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 00 NW 208
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Relationship type : General association

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