The Keep is a Grade I listed building in the Newcastle upon Tyne local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 June 1954. A Medieval Castle. 1 related planning application.
The Keep
- WRENN ID
- shifting-pewter-myrtle
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 14 June 1954
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Medieval
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
NZ 2563 NW NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE CASTLE GARTH (west side)
24/144 The Keep 14/6/54
G.V. I
Castle Keep. 1168-78. Roof and battlements added c.1811 by Newcastle Corporation. Restored c.1848 for Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle. Sandstone with ashlar dressings. Square tower of 3 floors. Principal entrance an external stair on east leading to moulded arch of Great Hall. Ground floor 'garrison room' has central column from which spring 8 ribs. Ground-floor chapel beneath external stair has chevron-moulded ribs and arches. First floor has 'Queen's Chamber' opening from north of main room; 'King's Chamber' opens from south of Great Hall. Spiral stair in south-east corner. Source: Barbara Harbottle The Castle of Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle 1977; 'The Castle of Newcastle upon Tyne: Excavations 1973-1979' Chateau Gaillard IX-X 1982. A scheduled ancient monument.
Listing NGR: NZ2504363869
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