Newcastle, Castle Garth, Barbican walls

HER Number:
9012

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Castle Garth, Barbican walls

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Defence

Site Type: Broad:
Fortification

Site Type: Specific:
Barbican

General Period:
Medieval

Specific Period:
C13

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Barbican. Mid C13. Coursed squared sandstone wall, with chamfered base, on south side of road from former north gate of castle to Black Gate, added in C13. See also under Heron Pit. Sources: Barbara Harbottle 'The Castle of Newcastle upon Tyne: excavations 1973-79' Chateau Gaillard IX-X 1982. LISTED GRADE 1 AND SCHEDULED ANCIENT MONUMENT

Easting:
2502

Northing:
6391

Grid Reference:
NZ25026391

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 24/142