Paranormal UK

Castle Keep Newcastle upon Tyne

The castle stands on a steep sided promontory overlooking
the River Tyne. It is a readily defensible site which has
been occupied for nearly 2000 years. Flint flakes and a
stone axe head found in archaeological excavations hint at
prehistoric activity. From the mid 2nd century until the
beginning of the 5th century a Roman fort, Pons Aelius,
stood there, guarding the river crossing below. From the
8th century the site of the fort was used as a Christian
cemetery, presumably serving a settlement nearby. The first
castle, the New Castle upon Tyne, was founded in 1080 by
Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror. The
castle was rebuilt in stone during the reign of Henry II,
between 1168 and 1178. The castle was added to in the 13th
century, particularly during the reign of King John
(1207-1216) when an aisled hall was built and a barbican,
now known as the Black Gate, was added to the north gate in
the reign of Henry III between 1247 and 1250. After the
town wall was completed, about the mid 14th century, the
castle was isolated within the new defences and became
militarily redundant. In 1618 the castle was leased by
James I to one of his courtiers, Alexander Stephenson, who
allowed houses to be built within the castle walls. The
castle was briefly refortified at the time of the civil
war, and was the last stronghold of the Royalist defenders
of the town in the siege of 1644. Restoration of the
remaining castle walls and buildings began in the 19th
century and has continued to the present day.

Activity

People have been slapped by unseen hands, while the Museum
Room is said to be haunted by a man who looks like he’s
wearing a pack. In the Queen’s Chamber the apparition of a
woman has also been sensed here. In the Galleries,
footsteps have been heard pacing around while in the Great
Hall strange mists have been spotted and the sound of
hammering on the door has been heard. In the Garrison Room
it is said that lights follow people around the room, while
one person claimed there were three people standing in the
room. The sound of chanting has been recorded in the chapel
and the dragging of metal on stone has also been heard.

A bit of humor...
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