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NZ 250-639 Northumberland England
Newcastle
Castle was originally a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded in
1080 by Robert Curthose. In 1168, King Henry II founded the stone keep and bailey
castle, when adding a five storey stone keep, to the encasing timber palisade.
In 1247, a stone curtain wall, flanked by the Bailey Gate, gatehouse and the Black
Gate, barbican replaced the timber palisade. Visit pending. 4 miles south is Ravensworth
Castle and 8 miles north-east is Tynemouth Castle.
Newcastle Castle is located in the city centre, off Castle Garth. 16 miles north of Durham, on the A1-A167.
The site is owned by Newcastle City Council and is open daily, Monday to Saturday 10:00-5:00pm, Sunday 12:00-5:00pm. The Castle Garth is freely accessible in daylight hours.
There is a car park nearby.
and a castle map
of the area