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Heron Pit Prison, Drawbridge Pit And Other Under Buildings
Hob Uid: 1157585
Location : Newcastle upon Tyne Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : NZ2503063930
Summary : Barbican, prison and pits, mid-13th century and 17th century. Course squared sandstone; ahslar lined prison pit. Heron pit: deep, square; no openings. The drawbridge pit was remodelled when the Black Gate was built. Civil war pit; 17th century defence.
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Source details : District of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: 30.3.87
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Mid C13
Monument End Date : 1266
Monument Start Date : 1233
Monument Type : Barbican, Prison, Drawbridge Pit
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C17
Monument End Date : 1699
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : Fieldwork, Prison
Evidence : Earthwork, Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : TW 20
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 304448
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 26 SE 325
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Relationship type : General association

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Heron Pit Prison, Drawbridge Pit And Other Under Buildings