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Edlingham, Northumberland

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A small hamlet 6 miles or so southwest of Alnwick. Edlingham is set in a lovely valley. There is not much of Edlingham itself, but there is plenty of historical interest. The medieval church of St John the Baptist is well worth a visit. Beside the church is the striking ruin of 13th century Edlingham Castle. The castle is properly a fortified manor. Much of it is in ruin, but the striking solar tower still rises to a considerable height. Just behind the castle runs an imposing Victorian era viaduct, which seems to dominate the green valley.

The village was originally 'Eadwulfingham', or Eadwulf's place. It was one of four royal villages given to St Cuthbert in 737 by King Coelwulf. The church was built around 831 AD, and the castle begun around 1230, and rebuilt in the following century and again in the Elizabethan period.

In the meantime the current church was built. It is primarily 11th and 12th century, with very interesting Norman architectural detail. The massive tower and narrow, slit windows show that the church, too, was built with defense very much in mind!
Edlingham, Northumberland, England

About Edlingham
Attraction Type: Village
Location: On a minor road just off the B6341 6 miles southwest of Alnwick
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Nearest Attractions Edlingham Castle - 0.9 miles (Castle) Cragside - 4.6 miles (Historic House) Cartington Castle - 5.2 miles (Castle) Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse - 5.3 miles (Abbey) Bailiffgate Museum - 5.4 miles (Museum) Alnwick Castle - 5.5 miles (Castle) Hulne Priory - 5.6 miles (Abbey) Brinkburn Priory - 6.1 miles (Abbey)

Nearest Towns and Villages Whittingham - 2.9 miles away Shilbottle - 5.2 miles away Rothbury - 5.3 miles away Eglingham - 5.8 miles away Alnwick - 6.9 miles away Ingram - 7.5 miles away Warkworth - 7.9 miles away Alnmouth - 8.3 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Birsley Cottage - 1.5 miles from Edlingham Overthwarts, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

The Coach House - 6.2 miles from Edlingham Thropton, Northumberland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £325

Mahonia Lodge - 6.7 miles from Edlingham Warkworth, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £301

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Nearest Hotels

Embleton Hall - 4.3 miles from Edlingham Longframlington, Northumberland Stay from: £105.00

Coquetvale Hotel - 5.3 miles from Edlingham Rothbury, Northumberland Stay from: £60.00

Coquetvale Hotel - 5.3 miles from Edlingham Rothbury, Northumberland Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Old School - 3.7 miles from Edlingham Alnwick, Northumberland From: £80.00

Callaly Cottage B&B and Massage Therapy - 4.1 miles from Edlingham Alnwick, Northumberland From: £70.00

Alnwick Lodge - 4.2 miles from Edlingham Alnwick, Northumberland From: £100.00

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Alnwick
Tourist Information Centre
2 The Shambles
Alnwick
Northumberland
England
NE66 1TN
Tel: 01665 511 333
Email: alnwicktic@alnwick.gov.uk
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