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Tynemouth est une ville d'Angleterre, dans le comté de Tyne and Wear. Située à l'embouchure de la Tyne, dont elle tire son nom, entre North Shields et Whitley Bay, elle compte 67 519 habitants. Elle fait partie du district métropolitain de North Tyneside. Histoire
Tynemouth (/ ˈ t aɪ n m aʊ θ /) is a coastal town in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is located on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne, hence its name. It is 8 mi (13 km) east-northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic site located on a promontory at the mouth of the Tyne at Tynemouth. The medieval Benedictine priory was protected by walls, towers, and a gatehouse. The heraldry of the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside includes three crowns commemorating the three kings who have been buried in the priory.
The complex history of Tynemouth headland spans over 2,000 years. It is dominated by the remains of a medieval priory, which was protected like a castle by walls, towers, and a gatehouse. After the monastery was suppressed in the reign of Henry VIII, Tynemouth headland became a coastal fortress and remained so until 1956, because of its ...
Now in the Borough of North Tyneside, Tynemouth was historically the capital of Tynemouthshire, a liberty within the county of Northumberland. Tynemouth Castle and bay © David Simpson.
Il y a 1 jour · Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location for a family fun day out.
In 1349 Tynemouth was described as one of the strongest fortresses in the Anglo- Scottish borders. King Edward I had stayed at Tynemouth on more than one occasion during the 1290s while he meddled in the appointment of the Scottish king at Berwick. The name of the cove – King Edward’s Bay – may derive from this time.
