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South Postern Tower, Newcastle Castle


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 Stairs and down to Sandhill. This small section of the outer curtain wall of Newcastle Castle and the south postern date from 1168-1178. Parts were modified in the late l9th century built as part of alterations to Moot Hall. The south postern tower and walls are Grade I listed and a Scheduled Monument on the National Heritage List for England. A 'postern' was a secondary door or gate in a fortification, there were often located in a concealed location to allowed occupants to enter and leave inconspicuously.

Newcastle Castle Castle Garth Castle Stairs Scheduled Monument Grade I Listed Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle
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Gateway in castle walls

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(The top of) Castle Stairs

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Newcastle castle walls? (#1190)

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Passageway through castle walls

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SOUTH POSTERN TOWER FACING THE RIVER, AND CURTAIN WALL ADJOINING - Newcastle - List Entry
- "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 …

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List grade: 1
List number: 1024939
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2509863837

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