building, Cumbergate and Cumbergate, Peterborough blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: This late 15th Century building is one of the few timber-framed buildings to survive in Peterborough. CUMBERGATE is a medieval name meaning 'Street of the wool-combers', Recorded plaque organisation: Peterborough Civic Society.

Cumbergate is a significant surviving example of late 15th century timber-framed architecture in Peterborough, offering insight into the city's medieval construction techniques and urban development. The name reflects the area’s historical association with the wool-combing industry, highlighting its economic role during the Middle Ages.