Morpeth Castle, Grade I listed castle in Morpeth, England
The curtain wall and gatehouse of Morpeth Castle stand on a hill position overlooking the River Wansbeck in Northumberland's countryside.
After the original motte and bailey structure from the 11th century was destroyed in 1216, a new castle emerged in the 1340s under Baron Ranulf de Merlay.
Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII and widow of James IV of Scotland, found sanctuary at Morpeth Castle for four months during 1516.
The Landmark Trust manages the castle gatehouse, offering visitors opportunities to stay overnight in this medieval structure through their rental program.
In 1644, a garrison of 500 Lowland Scots defended the castle against 2,700 Royalist forces for 20 days during the English Civil War.
Location: Morpeth
GPS coordinates: 55.16340,-1.68719
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:41
Morpeth Clock Tower
520 m
The Court House
221 m
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
390 m
St Mary's, High Church
520 m
Morpeth Chantry
390 m
The Town Hall
486 m
Motte and bailey castle on Haw Hill
144 m
Morpeth Chantry
387 m
Black Bull Hotel
435 m
Telford Bridge
360 m
19, Bridge Street
465 m
57, Bridge Street
422 m
The Toll House
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Old Station Buildings (Greens Agricultural Merchants)
352 m
No 15 And Attached Area Railings
470 m
Gatepiers And Gates To Carlisle Park
190 m
Pethgate Court
286 m
The Hollen Fountain
512 m
59, Bridge Street
422 m
13, Castle Square
203 m
5 And 7, Oldgate
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30 And 32, Bridge Street
425 m
Bollard By Rear Wall Of Joiners Arms
281 m
4, Market Place
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Lychgate North-East Of Church Of St Mary
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Morpeth Old Bridge
345 m
Milestone, Shields Road, just W of railway bridge, near Mafeking Park
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Sign board, jct with St Mary's Road
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