Tynemouth Castle
North Tyneside, EnglandEngland
Historic coastal site in north-eastern England
Key Information
Construction
13–14th century
Castle Type
Enclosure castle
Current Status
Ruins
Historical Overview
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is an historic site located on a promontory at the mouth of the Tyne at Tynemouth. The medieval Benedictine priory was protected by walls, towers, and a gatehouse. The heraldry of the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside includes three crowns commemorating the three kings who have been buried in the priory.
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