Tynemouth Castle and Priory
Tynemouth Castle and Priory, Medieval castle and priory on North Sea promontory, England.
The stone fortress stands on limestone cliffs at the mouth of River Tyne, featuring defensive walls, towers, and a gatehouse protecting monastery ruins.
Founded in the 7th century, the monastery endured Viking raids until 875, later rebuilt as a Norman priory with added fortifications against Scottish invasions.
The burial site of three Northumbrian kings, including St Oswine and Osred II, established Tynemouth as a significant religious center for pilgrimage.
English Heritage operates the site with seasonal hours, offering full access from March through September and limited weekend visits during winter months.
During World War II, the castle transformed into a coastal defense installation with artillery batteries protecting the River Tyne from German attacks.
Location: North Tyneside
Inception: 7 century
Operator: English Heritage
Part of: Tynemouth Iron Age and Romano-British settlements, monasteries, site of lighthouse, cross, motte, enclosure and artillery castle, North East England Palmerston Forts
Opening Hours: marca 28-września 30 Poniedziałek-Niedziela 10:00-18:00; października 01-listopada 01 Poniedziałek-Niedziela 10:00-16:00; listopada 02-lutego 14 Poniedziałek-Piątek off, Sobota-Niedziela 10:00-16:00
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle
GPS coordinates: 55.01750,-1.42070
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:42
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