Newgate

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London, dating back to Roman times.
  2. 2
    A famous prison in London, in use for over 700 years until demolished in 1904. historical
  3. 3
    A suburb of Up Holland, West Lancashire district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5105).
  4. 4
    A hamlet in Cley next the Sea parish, North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG0543).

Etymology

From Middle English Newgate; equivalent to new + gate.

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