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    Warkworth Castle is an irregular enclosure. The keep is at the north end, overlooking the town, with the bailey to the south. The current keep was built on an earlier mound, known as a motte. The curtain wall of the bailey dates from the early 13th century. There are four towers: Carrickfergus Tower in the … See more

    Warkworth Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Warkworth in the English county of Northumberland. The village and castle occupy a loop of the River Coquet, less than a mile from England's north-east coast. When the … See more

    Warkworth Castle. An engraving of a painting of the castle by Thomas Allom with a poetical illustration by Letitia Elizabeth Landon in … See more

    • Allen Brown, Reginald (April 1959), "A List of Castles, 1154–1216", The English Historical Review, 74 (291): 249–280, doi:10.1093/ehr/lxxiv.291.249, JSTOR 558442
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    Early history
    Although the settlement of Warkworth in Northumberland dates back to at least the 8th century, the first castle was not built until after the See more

    • Dodds, Glen Lyndon (1999), Historic Sites of Northumberland and Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland: Albion Press, ISBN See more

     
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    Jun 26, 2019 · Warkworth Castle, near the Northumberland coast, was home to one of the most powerful noble families in the North of England. Once a scene of intrigue, plots and rebellions, the castle today is a romantic ruin in the center …

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    A summary of the main primary and secondary sources for our knowledge and understanding of Warkworth Castle and Hermitage. The history of Warkworth Castle, one of the most important in northern England, and the nearby …

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    Apr 11, 2023 · The castle’s layout is typical of a medieval fortress, with a keep, bailey, and curtain walls. The keep, which is the tallest part of the castle, provided a lookout and living space for the castle’s residents.

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    Warkworth Castle played a major role as a border fortress in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the early 14th century, when Scottish raiders struck deep into English territory. The castle was besieged in 1327 and the Scots returned to …

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    The castle and town of Warkworth occupy a naturally fortified site in a loop of the river Coquet, less than a mile from the Northumberland coast. The castle developed around two main elements – a high artificial mound, or motte, …

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    Learn how English Heritage has created two new models of Warkworth Castle to help visitors understand this complex medieval site. Warkworth Castle is one of the largest and most impressive castles in northern England, and the …

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    Layout. Warkworth Castle is an irregular enclosure. The keep is at the north end, overlooking the town, with the bailey to the south. The current keep was built on an earlier mound, known as a motte. The curtain wall of the bailey dates …

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    Mar 16, 2022 · Warkworth Castle is a medieval fortress overlooking the River Coquet in the scenic town of Warkworth. It is also known for being one of the largest and most impressive castles in Northern England, which has fallen into …

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