A historic keep is the oldest structure in this city (9)

I believe the answer is:

newcastle

(Other definitions for newcastle that I've seen before include "English city" , "town" , "Tyneside city" , "City on the Tyne" , "port for England" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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