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There are four '''castles in Tyne and Wear''', a [[metropolitan county]] in [[North East England|North East]] [[England]]. One is a [[gatehouse]], one is a [[keep]], one is an [[enclosure]] and one is an [[artillery fort]]. |
There are four '''castles in Tyne and Wear''', a [[metropolitan county]] in [[North East England|North East]] [[England]]. One is a [[gatehouse]], one is a [[keep]], one is an [[enclosure]] and one is an [[artillery fort]]. |
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All four of Tyne and Wear's castles are [[Scheduled Ancient Monuments]]. A Scheduled Ancient Monument is a "nationally important" [[archaeological site]] or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change.<ref>{{cite web |
All four of Tyne and Wear's castles are [[Scheduled Ancient Monuments]]. A Scheduled Ancient Monument is a "nationally important" [[archaeological site]] or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Schedule of Monuments |url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1369 |publisher=Pastscape.org.uk |accessdate=2007-12-30 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223141821/http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1369 |archivedate=2009-02-23 |df= }}</ref> |
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The purpose of a castle was not simply militaristic, but was also considered to be a stamp of authority over the population of an area and a status symbol. Some would have acted as centres of trade and administration for a [[manorialism|manor]].<ref>Friar (2003), p. 186, 193.</ref> The earliest castle in Tyne and Wear is [[Tynemouth Castle and Priory|Tynemouth Castle]]. |
The purpose of a castle was not simply militaristic, but was also considered to be a stamp of authority over the population of an area and a status symbol. Some would have acted as centres of trade and administration for a [[manorialism|manor]].<ref>Friar (2003), p. 186, 193.</ref> The earliest castle in Tyne and Wear is [[Tynemouth Castle and Priory|Tynemouth Castle]]. |
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Revision as of 22:08, 16 November 2016
There are four castles in Tyne and Wear, a metropolitan county in North East England. One is a gatehouse, one is a keep, one is an enclosure and one is an artillery fort.
All four of Tyne and Wear's castles are Scheduled Ancient Monuments. A Scheduled Ancient Monument is a "nationally important" archaeological site or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change.[1]
The purpose of a castle was not simply militaristic, but was also considered to be a stamp of authority over the population of an area and a status symbol. Some would have acted as centres of trade and administration for a manor.[2] The earliest castle in Tyne and Wear is Tynemouth Castle.
List of castles
| Castle | Location | Type | Constructed | Scheduled | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle | North Hylton, Sunderland | Gatehouse | 1390s–1400s | Yes | 54°55′21″N 1°26′36″W / 54.9225°N 1.4432°W |
| Newcastle Castle Keep | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Keep | 1168–1178 | Yes | 54°58′08″N 1°36′37″W / 54.9688°N 1.6104°W |
| Ravensworth Castle | Lamesley, Gateshead | Enclosure | 14th century (or earlier) | Yes | 54°55′36″N 1°38′17″W / 54.9266°N 1.6380°W |
| Tynemouth Castle | North Shields, Tynemouth | Artillery fort | 1095 | Yes | 55°01′04″N 1°25′11″W / 55.0177°N 1.4197°W |
References
- ^ "The Schedule of Monuments". Pastscape.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Friar (2003), p. 186, 193.
Bibliography
- Friar, Stephen (2003). The Sutton Companion to Castles. Stroud: Sutton Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7509-3994-2.
