3. Moorgate, from a neighbouring morass, now converted into a field,
first opened by Francetius {14} the mayor, A.D. 1414.
4. And Bishopsgate, from some bishop: this the German merchants of the
Hans society were obliged by compact to keep in repair, and in times of
danger to defend. They were in possession of a key to open or shut it,
so that upon occasion they could come in, or go out, by night or by day.
There is only one to the east:
Aldgate, that is, Oldgate, from its antiquity; though others think it to
have been named Elbegate.
Several people believe that there were formerly two gates (besides that
to the bridge) towards the Thames.
1. Billingsgate, now a cothon, or artificial port, for the reception of
ships.