Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Town Wall
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. The Town Wall Marker
The Town Wall
The Herber Tower, built in the
late thirteenth century, was
restored in 1770 – 1 by the Company
of Armourers, Curriers and
Feltmakers who used the tower
for a meeting hall.
Tyne and Wear County Council
City Trail
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 54° 58.307′ N, 1° 37.266′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of Stowell Street and Friars Street, on the right when traveling south on Stowell Street. Located at Herber Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE4 5SP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Walls (here, next to this marker); Bath Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallowgate Lead Works (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ever Tower (about 180 meters away); 28 Clayton Street West (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 36 Clayton Street West (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Thomas Bewick (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Basil Hume Memorial Garden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
2. The Town Wall Marker on the Herber Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
