generate questions: Throughout the Middle Ages, Newcastle was England's northern fortress. Incorporated first by Henry II, the city had a new charter granted by Elizabeth in 1589. A 25-foot (7.6 m) high stone wall was built around the town in the 13th century, to defend it from invaders during the Border war against Scotland. The Scots king William the Lion was imprisoned in Newcastle in 1174, and Edward I brought the Stone of Scone and William Wallace south through the town. Newcastle was successfully defended against the Scots three times during the 14th century, and was created a county corporate with its own sheriff by Henry IV in 1400.
Newcastle served as a northern fortress for which country during the Middle Ages? {sep_token} Who granted Newcastle a new charter in 1589? {sep_token} How high was the stone wall built around Newcastle in the 13th century? {sep_token} What was the name of the King of the Scots? {sep_token} How many times did Newcastle fight off the Scots during the 14th century?