Black Friars Postern Gate Plaque
Sightseeing attraction | Newcastle upon Tyne | England | United Kingdom
The "Black Friars Postern Gate Plaque" in Newcastle upon Tyne commemorates a historically significant element of the medieval city fortifications. In 1280, the Dominican monks of the nearby Blackfriars monastery were granted permission to create a narrow gate, known as "Postern", through the newly built city wall. This gate allowed them direct access to their gardens and lands located outside the walls.
The city wall of Newcastle, construction of which began in 1265, served to protect against Scottish invasions and encircled the city with a length of about three kilometers. It was equipped with several main gates, towers, and smaller gates, including the Postern designated for the Blackfriars.
Today, a plaque commemorates the historical significance of this gate and the connection between the Blackfriars monastery and the city. The monastery itself, founded in 1239, has partially survived and can be accessed via Low Friar Street and Monk Street.
The "Black Friars Postern Gate Plaque" offers visitors an insight into Newcastle's medieval history and the close link between religious institutions and urban infrastructure.
