The Black Gate
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Black Gate by Roger Smith as part of the Geograph project.
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The Black Gate
Image: © Roger Smith Taken: 2 Jun 2009
The Black Gate was originally built between 1247 and 1250, under the orders of Henry III, to strengthen the entrance to the castle. In the 17th century two new stories were added, and it was converted into tenements. It is currently the headquarters of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.969817
Longitude
-1.61055