the Castle Keep

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The Castle Keep is the well-preserved medieval stone fortress at the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, serving as the main surviving stronghold of Newcastle Castle.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic building
keep
medieval stone fortress
architecturalStyle Norman architecture
builtFor Henry II of England
category Castles in Tyne and Wear
Museums in Newcastle upon Tyne
Tourist attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne
constructionEnd circa 1178
constructionStart circa 1168
country United Kingdom
currentStatus well-preserved
elevation hill above the River Tyne
floorCount multiple storeys
function defensive stronghold
hasPart chapel
gatehouse
great hall
roof walkways
hasStaircase stone spiral staircases
hasView Newcastle upon Tyne cityscape
River Tyne bridges
linked to: Tyne Bridge
heritageDesignation Grade I listed building
Scheduled Monument
inception 12th century
locatedIn England
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
locatedNear Newcastle Central Station
River Tyne
locatedOn site of the original Newcastle fortress
maintainedBy Newcastle Castle charity
linked to: Newcastle Castle
material stone
nearbyTransport Newcastle Metro system
linked to: Tyne and Wear Metro

Newcastle railway station
openToPublic true
ownedBy Newcastle City Council
partOf Newcastle Castle
region North East England
significance main surviving stronghold of Newcastle Castle
significantEvent restoration in the 19th century
tourism hosts educational visits
offers guided tours
use museum
tourist attraction

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Newcastle Castle hasPart the Castle Keep