What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Site of Broad Gate One of the seven gates of the Close for which Royal license was granted 1286. Gate removed 1825.
Why this person mattered
Broad Gate was one of the seven entrances to the Exeter Close, granted by royal license in 1286, signifying the area's historical and administrative importance; the gate's removal in 1825 reflects urban changes during the Industrial Revolution.
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