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Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Town Wall Repairs

 
 
Town Wall Repairs Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018
1. Town Wall Repairs Marker
Inscription.
This section of the thirteenth
century town wall was repaired
by the Civic Services Committee
of the City Council and the
Ministry of Public Building and
Works in 1968.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
 
Location. 54° 58.096′ N, 1° 36.824′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. It is at the intersection of Forth Street and Orchard Street, on the right when traveling east on Forth Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3NY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North East England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Orchard Street (a few steps from this marker); Literary & Philosophical Society (about 120 meters
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away, measured in a direct line); Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (about 120 meters away); Hadrian’s Wall (about 150 meters away); Danish Seamen’s Club (about 150 meters away); Castle Keep & Castle Garth (about 210 meters away); The Black Gate (about 210 meters away); Turning Bridge (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
 
Also see . . .  Newcastle town wall on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Town Wall Repairs Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018
2. Town Wall Repairs Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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