Warkworth, Northumberland
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle is a formidable medieval fortress located in the village of Warkworth, Northumberland. Overlooking a loop of the River Coquet, it was the favoured residence of the powerful Percy family for centuries and is now managed by English Heritage.
Originally a motte-and-bailey castle established after the Norman Conquest, Warkworth was given to Roger fitz Eustace in 1157. The Percy family, later the Earls of Northumberland, gained control of the castle in 1332 and made it their main residence.
The castle began to fall into disrepair in the 17th century and was partly demolished during the English Civil War in 1648 to prevent its use by enemies.
Warkworth, Northumberland
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle is a formidable medieval fortress located in the village of Warkworth, Northumberland. Overlooking a loop of the River Coquet, it was the favoured residence of the powerful Percy family for centuries and is now managed by English Heritage.
Originally a motte-and-bailey castle established after the Norman Conquest, Warkworth was given to Roger fitz Eustace in 1157. The Percy family, later the Earls of Northumberland, gained control of the castle in 1332 and made it their main residence.
The castle began to fall into disrepair in the 17th century and was partly demolished during the English Civil War in 1648 to prevent its use by enemies.