The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne
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The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Image: © Graeme Young Taken: 18 Mar 2007
Built c1250 at the behest of Henry III at a cost of £514, 15s. 11d. and protected by moats, drawbridges and iron portcullises, the Black Gate was latterly the principal entrance to the castle. The upper storeys were rebuilt in the 17th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.969725
Longitude
-1.610082