Said to be one of the four original gates of the City. On London Bridge (S. 42).
New made when the bridge was built of stone.
First mentioned in records : "Gate of London Bridge," 1287 (Cal. L. Bk. A. p. 228). In ordinances for guarding the City gates.
Fell down 1436. Burned 1471, by Faucon-bridge (ib.).
So called of the Bridge (ib.).
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.