Warkworth Castle - Northumberland

Thought to have been built c 1070 by the de Merlays or by Henry, son of David I of Scotland who was created Earl of Northumberland in 1139. First mention 1157. A very detailed History to be found in Mike Slater's "Castles and Tower houses of Northumberland" see Castles page for Link .

The castle is in the custody of English Heritage

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History

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Early C12 motte and bailey castle. Rebuilt in stone circa 1139 with many alterations from the mid C12 - C16. The remains include a tower keep castle and C14 collegiate church. One tower was used as a prison in C16. The castle was reported in good repair in 1538 and from then until 1557 it became the residence of two royal officials. It was captured by the Scots in 1644 and 1645 and by soldiers of the commonwealth in 1648. Used for building materials for a house at Chirton in 1672. The Keep was repaired in C19.

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