Cripplegate plaque

Commemorative plaque

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Cripplegate was one of the historic gates to the Roman and medieval city of London, providing a crucial entry point to the city's heart. Its demolition in 1760 marked the loss of an important architectural link to London’s ancient past.

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The public map records this plaque for Cripplegate. Its recorded inscription reads: Site of Cripplegate Demolished 1760

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