New Gate, Newcastle
The New Gate of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was a city gate on the north stretch of Newcastle town wall, dating to the fourteenth century or before, which for centuries housed a gaol. It gave its name to Newgate Street in Newcastle, but was demolished in 1823. History Newcastle's town walls were constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries. The New Gate of Newcastle, occupying a position on a northern section of wall, is mentioned as far back as the fourteenth century. From its name, it has been surmised that it stood on the site of an older structure; Eneas Mackenzie expressed the opinion that this latter must have been the Berwick Gate. The south front was the most ancient part of Newgate. Its architecture was of the same style as that of the inner ward of Alnwick Castle. The north front was intended as an outwork to the defences of the main gate, and had a gallery on each side, facilitating attack on assailants who had passed the first entrance. On this front were three ancient shields of arms, being St. George's cross; the arms of England, with the fleurs de lis semée; and those of Newcastle. In later