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Castle Keep and New Castle, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

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Castle Keep
Castle Keep © Glen Bowman

Castle Keep and New Castle

Originally known as Monkchester, Newcastle only got its present name when Robert Curthose, son of the infamous William the Conqueror, built his 'New Castle' on the site of the Roman Fort, Pons Aelius in 1080. Used as a point of defence, the Castle was originally built of wood and timber, but was later rebuilt in stone and today, visitors can explore the remains of the Castle, as well as the Castle Keep built later on the same site by Henry II.

Address: St Nicholas Street, Castle Garth
Website: www.museums.ncl.ac.uk/keep
Telephone: (0)191 232 7938
Opening time: 10am Monday to Saturday and 12pm on Sunday, last admission 4.15pm, close 5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Admission: £2.50 (adults), under 18s free when accompanied by adult.