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Bishopsgate

village · Surrey

Old EnglishAI-generated

Bishopsgate is a historical gate or area in London, named after its proximity to a bishop's property or residence. The name combines 'bishop' with 'gate'.

Word origins

Bishops
Old Englishbishop's(from biscop "bishop")
gate
Old Englishgate, street(from gata "gate, street")

Historical forms

Biscopgate