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Warkworth is a village in Northumberland, England. It is probably best known for its well-preserved medieval castle , church and hermitage . The population of Warkworth was 1,493 in 2001, [1] increasing to 1,574 at the 2011 Census.
Warkworth Castle. / 55.3447°N 1.6105°W / 55.3447; -1.6105. 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.
Castelo de Warkworth. O Castelo de Warkworth é um edifício medieval arruinado situado na cidade do mesmo nome, no condado inglês de Northumberland. A cidade e castelo situam-se numa curva do rio Coquet, a menos de uma milha da costa nordeste Inglaterra - costa leste. A data de fundação do castelo é incerta: tradicionalmente, a sua ...
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage form one of the most unusual pairs of medieval monuments in Britain. The castle was probably laid out in its present form in about 1200 and was the favoured residence of the powerful Percy family from the 14th to the 17th centuries. As the Earls (and later Dukes) of Northumberland, they were among the greatest ...
Castle Terrace, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE65 0UJ. Book online save 15%. Be king or queen for the day in this mighty Northumberland fortress crowning the hilltop above the River Coquet. Enjoy a day out and see how the powerful Dukes of Northumberland, the Percy family lived. Explore the floors and rooms in the magnificent cross-shaped keep ...
The great tower or keep is almost complete, though it was built by the first Earl of Northumberland over 600 years ago. Warkworth was besieged by the Scots in 1327 and played a key role in the long-running war between England and Scotland. Look out for the lion badge carved throughout the castle as you explore.
2 de mai. de 2024 · Description of Warkworth Castle and Hermitage. 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, and a fortified enclosure, or bailey.
