Green plaque № 48719

GOSFORD GATE This plaque faces the site of Gosford Gate constructed in the latter half of the 14th century. It overlooked this ancient crossing of the River Sherbourne beyond which developed the medieval suburb of Far Gosford Street. The gate was demolished in 1965 THE TOWN WALL The town wall ran to the north of the gate and to the south, where a section was excavated in 1991. The course of the wall is now marked in the premises to the right. ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL The Chapel was built in the early 15th century against the north side of Gosford Gate. Part stood on an arch over the river. The Chapel served the Guild of journeymen tailors and shearmen. Having been in domestic use for some time the Chapel was demolished 1822 THE BRIDGES Just beyond the Gate was Callice Bridge (by the portcullis ?) later named Calais Its companion, 40 yds further on became known as Dover Bridge Coventry City Council 1991

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