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Newcastle upon Tyne town defences is a section of medieval fortification comprising curtain wall, Closegate and Water Tower, representing part of the town's defensive perimeter. The walls were constructed primarily during the 14th and 15th centuries, when Newcastle was an important fortified settlement and port on the River Tyne. The surviving curtain wall section demonstrates the substantial stone construction characteristic of late medieval urban fortifications, whilst the Water Tower served both defensive and practical functions related to access to the river below. These remains constitute significant evidence of Newcastle's medieval status and the engineering undertaken to protect this strategically important Northumbrian town.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019814. View the official record →
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences is a section of medieval fortification comprising curtain wall, Closegate and Water Tower, representing part of the town's defensive perimeter. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019814.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower 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 1019814.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street (0.2 km), Newcastle Swing Bridge (0.3 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (1.7 km).
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