St Giles Street black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: St Giles Street Named after the church. Previously known as Nether, or Inferior, Newport - 'port' is taken to mean a street lined with tradesmen's stalls, perhaps an overflow from the Marketplace. 'Newport' may mean 'new town' - a name given to the French Borough that was formed to the west of the castle

St Giles Street is named after St Giles Church and was formerly known as Nether or Inferior Newport, indicating its historical role as a street with tradesmen's stalls. The name 'Newport' suggests it was part of the French Borough, an area developed to the west of the castle that was likely established during Norman times for new settlement and trade.