Heron Pit prison, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Heron Pit prison, drawbridge pit and other under-buildings in the barbican were all built in the mid-13th century. They were altered in the 17th century (possibly as civil war defensive earthworks)

Location

Tyne and Wear Newcastle upon Tyne

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

remains castle prison crime punishment Medieval (1066 - 1484)