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Newcastle upon Tyne town defences is a section of medieval curtain wall and associated town ditch forming part of the defensive perimeter of Newcastle. The wall dates from the medieval period and represents part of the fortified circuit that enclosed the town, with this particular section lying between Forth Street and Hanover Street in the city centre. The surviving stonework and ditch demonstrate the engineering approach to urban defence characteristic of the period, protecting the important river settlement. This fragmentary preservation of the defences provides evidence of Newcastle's significance as a defended medieval trading centre and the scale of investment in its fortification.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019813. View the official record →
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences is a section of medieval curtain wall and associated town ditch forming part of the defensive perimeter of Newcastle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019813.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019813.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower (0.2 km), Newcastle Swing Bridge (0.4 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (1.7 km).
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