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Tynemouth Castle and Priory

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1 review of Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Two places in one!

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The Tynemouth Castle and Priory is the attraction par excellence of the area, with two very different historical pieces together. First there's the medieval castle located high on the cliff. And elsewhere, closer to the sea, there's the bunker and camp dating back to the Second World War, with the guns still on display. We went first to the castle, a strategic point with sweeping views that would have been very difficult to access during an invasion. At present, some of the outer walls and the main entrance tower remain, dating back to 1390. There is no clear evidence as to who was the lord of this castle, but of course in the Middle Ages not all castles were built for an owner, so it may have just been a strategic development.

It was uninhabited until around 1705, and later there was a monastic priory built here and a military barracks. It's interesting to see the contrast of the medieval ruins with the bunkers and cannons of the Second World War. The bunker is well-preserved, providing a curious view of the way that this area was used for war in different ways, nearly 600 years apart.
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