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Tynemouth Castle
| County | Categories | Stone / Baronial castle | |
| Remains | Small amount survives | Access | Only open at certain times |
| Location | 55.0175,-1.418 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
Stone / Baronial castle |
| Remains |
Small amount survives |
| Access |
Only open at certain times |
| Location |
| 55.0175,-1.418 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Tynemouth Castle and Priory occupy the same location on a rocky headland overlooking the mouth of the river Tyne. The site was possibly used in Roman times. In Norman times the castle was owned by Robert Mowbray, a Norman Baron. In 1095 William Rufus demanded to see Mowbray after the baron attacked four merchant ships from Norway. But instead Mowbray rose up in revolt supported by Roger de Lacy, Gilbert de Clare and William de Eu. Rufus captured the rebels and their main castles at Tynemouth and Bamborough. Mowbray was imprisoned and the other barons were heavily fined or had their lands confiscated. In 1296 King Edward I granted the prior permission to build a stone walls around the site. A gatehouse was built in around 1390 to protect the site on the western, landward side. It was designed to be the strongest part of the fortification.
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1095
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Robert Mowbray's Rebellion
After attacking four merchant ships Robert Mowbray was called for by William Rufus to explain his actions. Instead Mowbray rose up in rebellion against the king along with other powerful Norman Barons. Mowbray chose the castle at Tynemouth as his base and converted the large enclosure into a strong fortification. The castle fell to William Rufus after a siege of two months. Mowbray managed to escape to Tynemouth church but was captured and made prisoner.
1312
May 4
Edward and Gaveston flee
Edward and Gaveston were at Newcastle when they were alerted to the news that the Earl of Lancaster was heading for them. They escaped down river to Tynemouth where the King and Gaveston took a boat to Scarborough leaving behind them everything and everybody including Isabella, Edward's wife. Gaveston took refuge at Scarborough Castle and Edward went to York. ¹
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