Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Black Gate
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
1. The Black Gate Marker
1080 1980
The Black gate
Principal gateway to castle
built 1247 – 50.
Upper two storeys
built in seventeenth century.
Restored, notably by
R.J. Johnson
1883 – 84
Tyne and Wear County Council
City Trail
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 54° 58.159′ N, 1° 36.654′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker can be reached from the intersection of St. Nicholas Street and The Black Gate, on the right when traveling north. Located at Newcastle Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 1RQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Turning Bridge (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Black Gate (here, next to this marker); The Barbican (a few steps from this marker); St. Nicholas Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); William Heron (a few steps from this marker); The Heron Pit (a few steps from this marker); Medieval Castle (a few steps from this marker); Norman Castle (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
2. The Black Gate Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
3. The Black Gate Barbican
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
