Etal Castle

Etal Castle, Northumberland

Etal Castle

Where is it – England, North East England

Who looks after it –  English Heritage 

What is it –  Castle or Fort, Free access, Ruin 

When is it from – Medieval, Tudor

Etal Castle began life as a defensive tower on the troubled Anglo-Scottish border on the River Tweed. Of necessity, it was later enlarged, but its most famous moment was probably when it was captured by King James IV of Scotland and his enormous army, just before their defeat at nearby Flodden on 9 September 1513. Etal is ruined now, but there is a fascinating exhibition, the location is lovely and the village is charming.

 


Address

Etal, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4TN 

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