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Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 4804851

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1121526). 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 TOWER STREET (east side) 21/549 Sallyport or Wall knoll 17.12.71 Tower GV I Lesser gateway in Town Wall; Company of Ship's Carpenter's meeting hall above. C14 Town wall; 1716 meeting hall. Coursed squared sandstone wall; sandstone ashlar hall with pantiled roof. 2 storeys, 2 bays. Wall has central round stone arch containing studded double doors with large hinges. Room above has 2 round-headed sashes with glazing bars in panels with voussoirs and keys continuous with channelled rustication. Top cornice breaks forward over end and central pilasters. Root has 4 square corner turrets with pyramidal stone roofs and ball finials. Left return has steps up to door and fanlight with glazing bars; low-relief ship's hull in panel above. Listing NGR: NZ2547464148 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 304897 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is a Grade I listed memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a notable example of historical architecture in the region.

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Coordinates
54.9713, -1.6036
Parish
Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
Postcode
NE1 3DQ
Parliamentary constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Official site
www.live.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower?
Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 3DQ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
Is Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower a listed building?
Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower free to visit?
Yes, Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 3DQ. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency.