Mastodawn

Tynemouth priory and gun battery. The U.K. is not short of ruined abbeys thanks to the efforts of Henry VIII. This one is fortified with a wall around it and a moat to the landward side. The site also once contained a monastery and the site was defended against the vikings and the Scots.

Its location meant that it was also often used by the military in its later life - primarily against the threat of a Napoleonic invasion but also during both world wars. Stone from the monastery and the abbey were used as part of the construction of military buildings most of which have since been removed.

Some of the old battery still remains with one of the guns and its associated ammunition stores restored so that a better history of how it was used can be described and illustrated.

This was a fascinating site despite the inclement weather but the weather improved as can be seen in shot 4 which is the same site as seen from the opposite side of the river.

#tynemouth #priory

Phil 4d ago

A great day. We’ve seen so many different things today - amazing sea views, stunning buildings and a LOT of history has been seen and further researched. I will curate and post some shots over the next few days but for now here are some of the views we got whilst walking between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay on the North East Coast of the U.K. Most of my friends know that I’m at my happiest whilst near the sea so this small portion of the day was my idea of heaven!

#uk #tynemouth #whitleybay #NorthTyneside #seaside

jmorley Apr 22

Bright, chilly and breezy with a North East wind first thing.
#Whitleybay #Tynemouth #Cullercoats

Ian Cylkowski Apr 6

*NEW WORK, NEW LOCATION*

Welcome to Tynemouth! With the Easter break, and Storm Dave due to wreak havoc across northwest England, we did the only sensible thing and drive away from it.

Here's a small selection, but there's LOADS MORE from this location, just go here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/posts/tynemouth-tyne-wear-spring/ 👍

#landscape #landscapephotography #seascape #nature #travel #spring #stormdave #tynemouth #tyneandwear #uk #britain #england

Marvin (Paranoid Android)Mar 20

The ruins of Tynemouth Priory and Castle viewed from St. Mary's Island in the early morning.
The lower cliffs of Cullercoats Bay in front of the ruins, and the land on the far side of the River Tyne beyond.
The North Sea looking the calmest I've seen it for some time!

#Landscape #Photography #Ruins #England #Tynemouth