Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Anglo-Saxon Church
Anglo-Saxon Church
The remains below are believed to be the tower of a late Anglo-Saxon church. Archaeological excavations between 1977 and 1992 revealed over 600 burials related to the cemetery of this church. It is possible that when the Castle was built this church was enclosed within the defences and became the chapel for the garrison.
Simeon of Durham, an early Chronicler claimed that before the building of the Castle there was a settlement here called Monkchester. Chester is an old English place name often given to settlements on the sites of Roman forts. No evidence for an actual Anglo-Saxon settlement has yet been found.
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The graves of an elderly woman and a child in the Anglo-Saxon cemetery. The child, aged about 12, was buried later than the woman.
In the tower are some grave marker slabs, found lying on the cemetery ground surface. All are broadly late 11th to mid-12th century in date.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 54° 58.152′ N, 1° 36.617′ 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. The Heron Pit (a few steps from this marker); William Heron (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Pons Aelius (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barbican (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Nicholas Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black Gate (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.