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Castle Stairs


Castle Stairs in Newcastle are a historic set of steps that connect Sandhill and the Quayside area with Castle Garth and the Castle. The stairs were first documented in the early 16th century and connected Close to the upper part of the medieval town. They have been modified over the years. 

Newcastle Quayside (area) Castle Garth Dog Leap Stairs South Postern Tower, Newcastle Castle Sandhill Newcastle Castle
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018361:Castle Stairs Newcasle upon Tyne Signey J. 1968

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015430:Castle Stairs, Newcastle upon Tyne, Signey J. 1966

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034249:Castle Stairs Newcastle upon Tyne Evening World c.1930/31

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Castle Stairs climbing from Sandhill to the Castle Garth

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The bottom flight of the steps from the castle down to Sandhill

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South Postern Tower, Newcastle Castle
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South Postern Tower, Newcastle Castle
- Overview Map Street View The south postern tower, from the outer walls of Newcastle Castle, is located on Castle Garth (road). The tower has a gateway leading on to Castle …
Newcastle Castle
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Newcastle Castle
- In the 2nd Century AD, the Romans built a fort to protect the Pons Aelius bridge and supply route over the River Tyne. During the Anglo-Saxon age, the site was …
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052660:Castle Stairs Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1904

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066305:Castle Stairs Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1998

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066876:Castle Stairs Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1904

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03047a:Castle Stairs Newcastle upon Tyne C. 1850

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Dog Leap Stairs
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Dog Leap Stairs
- Historic steps from Castle Garth to Side in Newcastle. In 1772, the young Baron Eldon (John Scott) eloped with Bessie Surtees and the couple made their escape on horseback up Dog Leap …

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