Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining
South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1024939). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details NZ 2563 NW NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE CASTLE GARTH (south side) 24/147 South postern tower facing 14/6/54 the river, and curtain wall adjoining. G.V. I Castle curtain wall and south postern. 1168-78 and C13. Coursed squared sandstone. 2-coursed head to high arched recess containing relieving arch above round-headed arch; barrel-vaulted passage through wall. High wall extends to left and returns to the north. Wall to right of postern has blocked high arch. Addition at rear on higher level: late Cl9 by Crozier in classical style; built as part of alterat- ions to Moot Hall (q.v.). Sources: Barbara Harbottle 'The Castle of Newcastle upon Tyne; Excavations 1973-1979' Chateau Gaillard IX-X; 'Excavations at the South Curtain Wall of the Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1960-61' Archaeologia Aeliana 4 XLIV (1966), 79-145. A scheduled ancient monument. Listing NGR: NZ2509863837 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 304452 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Postern Tower facing the river and adjoining curtain wall is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, within the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is designated as a Grade I listed building, highlighting its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9685, -1.6095
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 1RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Sources
- wikidata: Q17534054 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining?
- South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 1RQ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- Is South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining a listed building?
- South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining free to visit?
- Yes, South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining is free to enter.
- How do I get to South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 1RQ. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency.