Upper St. Giles Street black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Upper 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

Upper St. Giles Street was originally called Nether or Inferior Newport and likely served as an extension of the marketplace, indicating its historical role in local commerce and trade.