South Postern Tower Facing The River, And Curtain Wall Adjoining

The South Postern Tower facing the river and the adjoining curtain wall are part of Newcastle upon Tyne's castle, dating from 1168-78 and the 13th century. The structure is made of coursed squared sandstone. It features a high arched recess with a two-coursed head, which contains a relieving arch above a round-headed arch. There is a barrel-vaulted passage through the wall. The high wall extends to the left and returns to the north, while the wall to the right of the postern has a blocked high arch. At the rear, there is a late 19th-century addition by Crozier in a classical style, which was part of alterations to the Moot Hall. The site is also a scheduled ancient monument.