Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh UK - England

Castle Introduction
The site of Bamburgh Castle is believed to have been occupied as a settlement since prehistoric times with the first written reference to an actual castle on the site being in AD 547. The Normans built the essence of the castle we see today. It was besieged, though not successfully, in 1095, was sometimes targeted for raids from over the border in Scotland and in 1464 was the first castle in England to be defeated by artillery during the Wars of the Roses.

Castle Architectural Features
Located in one of the most magnificent settings of any castle in Europe, Bamburgh castle owes its origins to Norman times with restorations carried out in the 18th and 20th centuries.

Further Information
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Castle Built: 11th century
Castle Period: Norman - 11th century
Nearest Main Town: Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Disabled Facilites: Limited, WC.

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Contact Details

Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh
Northumberland
NE69 7DF
UK - England

Tel: 01668 214515