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Location
near Norham, Northumberland, England
Description
Norham Castle stands high above the river Tweed, it was started in c.1121 by Bishop Ranulph Flambard, but only his earthworks remain after the Scots raised it to the ground. It was rebuilt by Henry 2nd soon after 1157. Most of the present stonework dates from 1422-5 when the castle was strengthened. Norhamshire was given to the crown in 1559, from when the castle started to decay. It was sold to various owners, until 1923 when the ruins were placed in state care. It is now managed by English Heritage, a body responsible for protecting the historical environment.
Other Castles in the Area
Chillingham Castle, Northumberland
Etal Castle, Northumberland
Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland
Cessford Castle, Scottish Borders
Duns Castle, Scottish Borders
Floors Castle, Scottish Borders
Hume Castle, Scottish Borders
Hutton Castle, Scottish Borders
Roxburgh Castle, Scottish Borders
Wedderburn Castle, Scottish Borders
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