Town Wall North Of The Close And Breakneck Stairs is a Grade I listed building in the Newcastle upon Tyne local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 March 1987. A Medieval Town wall.

Town Wall North Of The Close And Breakneck Stairs

WRENN ID
stubborn-postern-bone
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Date first listed
30 March 1987
Type
Town wall
Period
Medieval
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The town wall located north of The Close and Breakneck Stairs in Newcastle upon Tyne dates from the late 13th century to early 14th century. It is constructed of coursed squared sandstone, with lower courses made of rubble. The wall remains stand to a height of about 3 metres and extend northwards up a steep hill. There is a flight of steps alongside the wall. This structure is also recognized as a scheduled ancient monument.

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