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Town Wall, Newcastle black plaque

Commemorative plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: The Town Wall. This stretch of wall was built in the early fourteenth century. From here the wall walk stepped down to the Close Gate at the foot of the slope and came to be known as the Breakneck Stairs. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear County Council.

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