The Black Gate (C) Robert Graham

NZ2463 : The Black Gate

taken 1 year ago, near to Gateshead, Great Britain

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The Black Gate

This is the barbican built in 1247 to guard the north gate of the castle at Newcastle. The name comes from a former tenant in the C17. In the late C19 it ws purchased by the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, who restored it and added the top floor and pitched roof.

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Grid Square: NZ2463, 1369 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Robert Graham (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 30 October, 2018
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts City, Town centre
Primary Subject of Photo: Castle
Subject Location: OSGB36: NZ 2499 6393 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:58.1622N 1:36.6707W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NZ 2496 6391
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)