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The Keep
Hob Uid: 955064
Location : Newcastle upon Tyne Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : NZ2504063860
Summary : Castle keep of 1168-78. A square tower of three floors composed of sandstone with ashlar dressings. Roof and battlements added circa 1811 by Newcastle Corporation and the building was restored circa 1848 for Society of Antiquaries. The keep is now a museum.
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Source Number : 1
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Source details : District of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: 30.3.87
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Source Number : 1a
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Page(s) : 407-18
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1168-78
Monument End Date : 1178
Monument Start Date : 1168
Monument Type : Keep
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : c1811 additions
Monument End Date : 1821
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Keep
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored c1848
Monument End Date : 1858
Monument Start Date : 1838
Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Altered by 1989
Monument End Date : 1989
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Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 64222
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 304449
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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 : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 110030
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 112424
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 26 SE 173
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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
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The Keep