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Robert II,Duke of Normandy built the New Castle
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How did Newcastle get its name?
Newcastleunder -Lyme got its name because the Normans built a castle. I don't know why it was called the 'new' castle, maybe there was a older castle or fortress nearby.
How did Newcastle under-lyme get its name?
John of Gaunt built a castle in the town, hence the new & castle elements of the name. 'Under' is an old fashioned use of the word meaning 'among,, related to the Swedish 'under' and Germant 'unter'. 'Lyme' means an elm forest. So 'Newcastle-under-Lyme' means 'new castle amongst the elms'.
Name the castle built in 1119 in Maidstone Kent?
Rochester Castle Leeds Castle
What man built a castle in Dunedin and it bears his name?
Larnach Castle, built in 1871 by William Larnach
This man built a castle in dunedin it bears his name?
Larnach castle
What was the name of the castle in surrey that was built by Henry viii?
Nonsuch Castle.
How many people live in Newcastle?
You need to be more specific, which Newcastle? There is a Newcastle Upon Tyne, England with a population of about 292,200. There is a Newcastle, Australia with a population of about 288,732. There is a New Castle, Delaware with a population of about 5,285. There is a New Castle, Pennsylvania with a a population of about 23,273. There is a New Castle, Illinois with a population of about 18,114. There is a Newcastle, Washington with a population of about 10, 380. There is a Newcastle, Oklahoma with a population of about 7,685. I can literally just go off and name dozens of other cities called Newcastle, so in order to thoroughly answer your question, we need a country, or state, etc.
What does Chateauneuf-du-pape mean in French?
Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a town in south-eastern France, near Avignon. In the early 1300s the Pope built a castle there, hence the name of the village meaning "Newcastle-of-the-Pope"
Newcastle, United Kingdom?
Newcastle, a city in northern United Kingdom, is a familiar name because of the imported Newcastle beer. This city dates back to Roman rule and is named after the Castle Keep or new castle. The Castle Keep was built by William the Conqueror on the site of a Roman Fort. Though you can tour the Castle Keep From April through September, other popular attractions include Guildhall (built in 1658), St. Nicholas’ Cathedral and Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The Laing Art Gallery on New Bridge Street showcases contemporary art by local and international artists. The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art also hosts exhibits. Live musical acts and performances are found at The Sage built by Sir Norman Foster. The schedule changes every season. The largest free museum in the region is also found in Newcastle. The Discovery Museum introduces the history and scientific discovereies in the Tyneside area. Though Newcastle is a small town, there are a variety of places to explore.
What was the name of the first castle built in North East England?
me
What is the name of William of Normandy's castle?
there is more than one castle built by william of normandy. Examples of his castles are : Hastings castle and Exeter castle.
What was the name of the first castle in the city of Ancient Prague?
It is the Prague Castle and it was built 870 - 890 A.D.
