Medieval Glasgow, Scotland
Introduction In 2025 Glasgow celebrated it's 850th anniversary . This afternoon I am dipping into the early years with information on still extant sites from the medieval times. Information on Medieval Glasgow This report covers the period roughly spanning the years 1119 to 1492. This was a period during which Glasgow’s medieval ecclesiastical centre, based on the Cathedral , played an important role in the economic development of the town. Although much of the medieval town lies under Victorian architecture, there are visible remains which provide hints to the past, as illustrated below. WEST PORT This was the western entrance to the medieval burgh. Image below shows view from the head of Argyle Street towards Trongate. West Port, Glasgow, Scotland NEW VENNEL This was an alley providing access to Bridgegate which was a busy residential and business area. New Vennel, Glasgow, Scotland T...