The Black Gate

The "Black Gate" was added to Newcastle Castle between 1247 and 1250, forming an additional barbican in front of the earlier north gate of the castle. It consisted of two towers with a passage running between them. On either side of the …

The former gatehouse for the Newcastle Keep (castle). If attackers managed to get into the Black Gate, the defenders would unleash some molten lead onto whoever was unfortunate enough to be within range. …

At the black gate was one of the main entrances into the old castle and is now where tickets are purchased. There’s a small shop and a nice small exhibition about the castle and the history of the area. The other building, what’s left of …