
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Petergate. The Via Principalis of the Roman fortress. The street derives its name from the Minster, which is dedicated to St. Peter. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.
Petergate was the main street of the Roman fortress in York and derives its name from the nearby York Minster, dedicated to St. Peter, highlighting its historical significance as a central thoroughfare linking military and religious importance.
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