The Keep
THE KEEP, CASTLE GARTH
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1320005
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jun-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Keep
- Statutory Address:
- THE KEEP, CASTLE GARTH
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1320005
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jun-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Keep
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE KEEP, CASTLE GARTH
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE KEEP, CASTLE GARTH
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Newcastle upon Tyne (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 25043 63870
Details
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 304449
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Harbottle, B, The Castle of Newcastle upon Tyne, (1977)
Chateau Gaillard in Chateau Gaillard, (1982)
Chateau Gaillard in Chateau Gaillard, (1982)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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