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the Castle Keep

Posted by Brian on 24/10/2026, 8:41 pm

Have a look at this gent, very interesting:

Re: the Castle Keep

Posted by Norman on 24/10/2026, 10:53 pm, in reply to "the Castle Keep"

I wonder if he knew that before the castle was built, the town was called Monkchester.

Re: the Castle Keep

Posted by Brian on 25/10/2026, 12:55 am, in reply to "Re: the Castle Keep"

He has some other videos of Newcastle I'll post, hes a pretty knowledgeable gentleman.

Re: the Castle Keep

Posted by Stan Wears on 25/10/2026, 12:57 pm, in reply to "Re: the Castle Keep"

Interesting Brian. Robert Curthose built the first castle in Collingwood St as you probably know. A guy name Maurice designed the present Keep as well as the Ficket Tower in Dover castle. Interesting that Henry II never came to Newcastle either! I understand the man talking about farming near the keep because the dungeon was used as a storehouse for grain and produce for a long time. I wont mention what went on in the Black Gate!

Re: the Castle Keep

Posted by Brian on 25/10/2026, 2:46 pm, in reply to "Re: the Castle Keep"

He has done more about the keep so I'll post them later on. He's very interesting although he can sometimes be technical on some of the videos

Re: the Castle Keep

Posted by George on 25/10/2026, 11:16 pm, in reply to "Re: the Castle Keep"

Brilliant. I look forward to more like this. Thanks Brian

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