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The Black Gate
Hob Uid: 1157573
Location : Newcastle upon Tyne Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : NZ2501363924
Summary : The gatehouse of the castle, now a museum and private library. Built in the mid-13th century with early 17th century alterations; restored in 1883 for the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle. The lower part is of oval plan and the upper is octagonal with a square front projection, of four storeys and attic and three bays. A pit excavated outside the gate in 1978 is thought to be have been dug during the Civil War as an additional defence.
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Source Number : 1
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Source details : District of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: 30.3.87
Page(s) : 52
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Source Number : 1a
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Source details : (W H Knowles)
Page(s) : 40-48
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Vol(s) : 2, 1926

Source Number : 1b
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Page(s) : 75-250
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Vol(s) : 9

Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Mid C13
Monument End Date : 1266
Monument Start Date : 1233
Monument Type : Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Early C17
Monument End Date : 1632
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Civil War
Monument End Date : 1649
Monument Start Date : 1642
Monument Type : Pit
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1883
Monument End Date : 1883
Monument Start Date : 1883
Monument Type : Museum, Library
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : TW 20
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 304446
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 79098
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 26 SE 323
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1973-01-01
End Date : 1976-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2011-01-01
End Date : 2011-12-31

Historic England Research Records

The Black Gate