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Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion is a segment of the medieval fortifications protecting the town of Newcastle, situated in Northumberland. The curtain wall belongs to the medieval defensive system that surrounded Newcastle, with Plummer Tower forming part of this structure, whilst the adjacent bastion represents a later modification dating to the seventeenth century when the fortifications were adapted to accommodate artillery. The survival of this section demonstrates the evolution of urban defensive architecture from medieval times through the early modern period, reflecting both the strategic importance of Newcastle as a river port and the changing military requirements of successive centuries. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical significance as part of Newcastle's fortified urban landscape.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019812. View the official record →
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion is a segment of the medieval fortifications protecting the town of Newcastle, situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019812.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion 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 1019812.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle Swing Bridge (0.7 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower (0.9 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (2.4 km).
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