Memorials & monuments · North East England
Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Manors · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE1 2AS, and is easily accessible from Manors railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1355203). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details NZ 2564 SW NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE CITY ROAD (north side) 21/158 Austin Friary Tower 14/6/54 attached to the John George Joicey Museum. G.V. II* Part of the Austin Friary. C13 and C16. Large sandstone blocks. 3 storeys, one bay. West elevation has double-chamfered 2-centred arch with drip mould; renewed door; irregular fenestration: small square windows on each floor. Interior has stone newel stair; first floor south wall has double-chamfered 2-centred-arched window with tracery removed. Exterior door of studded planks now re-used in ground floor. Ground floor contains medieval cross-slab and effigy of knight in armour found during excavation prior to restoration. Listing NGR: NZ2524764191 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 304463 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Austin Friary Tower is a historical site associated with the John George Joicey Museum. Visitors can explore the tower and learn about its significance in the local history.
Place summary
Austin Friary Tower is a Grade II* listed memorial located in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the Scottish Lowlands. It is attached to the John George Joicey Museum, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9717, -1.6071
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- Manors — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.live.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17552659 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum?
- Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 2AS), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum?
- Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 2AS.
- Is Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum a listed building?
- Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Austin Friary Tower Attached To The John George Joicey Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 2AS.