Tynemouth Castle

North Tyneside, England
England

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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