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The Maven

Name: The Maven
Address: The Vermont Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Telephone: +441912331010

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Newcastle Castle
Only in England does a "new" castle mean from 1080 AD. The old one was Pons Aelius, the 2nd century Roman bridge and fort, later the site of a Saxon monastery. The new structure was a motte and bailey, a wooden fort perched on an earth mound, built when Robert (son of William I) had been bashing the Scots and reckoned there might be some comeback. In the 1170s, Henry II replaced this with a stone castle. The Black Gate was added in 1350 then the walls were extended to protect the whole town. It fell derelict in the 16th century, was repaired for the Civil Wars nicely in time to be wrecked again, then again restored in the 19th century. It finally suffered an unforeseen and devastating invasion: in 1850 the railway came through, as this was the most practical route to cross the Tyne and link up with the railway from Edinburgh. Only the Keep and Black Gate survived this assault, with the tracks between them, so you get a good panning view as your train slows on the tight curve into Central Station.
Apr-Sept daily, Oct-Mar Thu-Mon 10AM-5PMAdult £9.95, conc £8.95, child £6.50 · Limited wheelchair access · Heritage listed · Built 1177
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Free entry · Heritage listed · Wheelchair accessible
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