Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Turning Bridge
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
1. Turning Bridge Marker
Turning Bridge
In medieval times the bridge over the Castle's moat would have been a type of drawbridge called a ‘turning bridge’. The bridge could be raised or lowered quickly to allow or prevent access to the Castle gate.
It worked by pivoting in the centre like a see-saw, using a system of chains and counterweights to raise and lower the bridge. If you look under the wooden bridge you can see the gaps beneath the Black Gate into which the bridge would have pivoted.
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The Black Gate in 1835 – by this time the moat had been filled in and the barbican had changed from a fortified gateway into a domestic dwelling.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 54° 58.159′ N, 1° 36.657′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of St. Nicholas Street and The Black Gate, on the right when traveling north on St. Nicholas Street. 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 Black Gate (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Black Gate (here, next to this marker); The Barbican
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Also see . . . Newcastle Castle. (Submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
2. The Turning Bridge, replaced by a wooden walkway.
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 219 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
