Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower - Scheduling
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Description
....Despite some parts of this section surviving below the level of the ground as buried features, the remains of the medieval curtain wall between Hanover Street and the River Tyne survive reasonably well. The preservation of the remains of the tower and curtain wall will provide a valuable insight into the construction techniques employed during the medieval period. The section of 15th century riverside curtain wall and its relationship to the tower is of particular importance as it will contribute to our knowledge of how the defensive circuit evolved during the medieval period. The tower is of unusual form and is a valuable addition to our knowledge.... -
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Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019814
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