Bishopsgate
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English
Etymology
Equivalent to Bishop + -s- + gate.
(street and ward): From one of the eastern gates in London’s former defensive wall, traditionally attributed to Earconwald, who was Bishop of London in the 7th century.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Bishopsgate
- A street and ward in the City of London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381). [1]
- A small village near Englefield Green, Runnymede borough, Surrey, England (OS grid ref SU9872). [2]
- A community in the County of Brant, Ontario, Canada.
Alternative forms
- Bishops Gate (Surrey)
References
- ^ Ward map (London)
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List of United Kingdom locations: Bi on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
