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Norham Castle is a medieval fortification situated on a promontory above the River Tweed in Northumberland, commanding the border between England and Scotland. The castle was founded in the late eleventh century by the Bishop of Durham and comprises a substantial stone keep of Norman date together with extensive curtain walls and defensive outworks developed over several centuries. The keep, constructed in the twelfth century, exemplifies the martial architecture of the Anglo-Norman period and has been modified and refortified repeatedly to reflect its strategic importance during the prolonged Anglo-Scottish conflicts of the medieval era. The site occupies a naturally defensible position of considerable strength, and its ruins remain among the most imposing castle remains in northern England.
Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020126. View the official record →
Norham Castle is a medieval fortification situated on a promontory above the River Tweed in Northumberland, commanding the border between England and Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020126.
Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020126.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle Swing Bridge (0.2 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower (0.3 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (2 km).
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