- The Castle is a medieval fortification in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, which gave the City of Newcastle its name. The most prominent remaining structures on the site...
- The Castle, Newcastle, is a medieval fortification in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, built on the site of the fortress that gave the City of Newcastle its name.
- Open for the public to explore and enjoy our rich and varied history Newcastle Castle takes the safety of public and staff very seriously.
- The "Black Gate" was added to Newcastle Castle between 1247 and 1250, forming an additional barbican in front of the earlier north gate of the castle.
- But as with any English castle, stories both sad and strange abound within the Newcastle Castle.
- I have vague memories of visiting Newcastle Castle as a child on a school trip - in fact it is the only memory I have of visiting a castle when I was young.
- The castle was turned into individual houses during the 16th century, but when Newcastle Corporation bought the keep in 1809, the dwellings were demolished.
- In the mid 19th century the arrival of the railway in Newcastle led to a viaduct to be constructed to the north of the keep and crossing the site of the castle.
- The New Castle and Cathedral Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 658959.jpg 430 × 640; 37 KB.
- The "Black Gate" was added to Newcastle Castle between 1247 and 1250, forming an additional barbican in front of the earlier north gate of the castle.[4]...