Tags: Military Structure.
The Newcastle town wall is a medieval defensive wall and Scheduled Ancient Monument in Newcastle upon Tyne England. It was built during the 13th and 14th centuries and helped protect the town from attack and occupation during times of conflict. It was approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) long at least 2 metres (6.5 ft) thick up to 7.6 metres (25 ft) high and had six main gates: Close Gate West Gate New Gate Pilgrim Gate Pandon Gate and Sand Gate.
