Newcastle town wall, curtain east of Ficket Tower

The curtain wall between Ficket Tower and Pilgrim Street Gate is said to have been 137 yards in length. In the late 18th century it was pierced by a "foot-passage" close to the Gate to improve communication with Northumberland Street. This stretch of wall was finally demolished in 1824 to make way for Blackett Street, and its line is actually under the street.