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Bywell Castle

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An 11th century Norman castle probably built by Guy de Ballliol around 1090. The castle stands on the north bank of the River Tyne. The original Norman fortification was later restored and strengthened in the 14th and 15th centuries by the Neville family, with the addition of a curtain wall and gatehouse. The crenellated tower and curtain wall were later built into a 19th century house. The castle is private property, and not usually open to visitors, but it can be viewed easily from the outside.

King Henry VI fled to Bywell Castle after his defeat at the Battle of Hexham in 1464. His enemies were close on his heels, however, and when Lord Montague arrived at Bywell he found the king's crown, helmet, and sword, but Henry was nowhere to be found.
Bywell, Northumberland, England

About Bywell Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Bywell is on the B6309, about 3 miles west of Prudhoe
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Nearest Towns and Villages Bywell - 0.3 miles away Ovingham - 2.6 miles away Corbridge - 3.9 miles away Hexham - 7.1 miles away Blanchland - 8.6 miles away Chollerford - 9 miles away Wall - 9.1 miles away Ponteland - 9.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Dairy Cottage - 7.8 miles from Bywell Castle Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

Stable 2 - 7.8 miles from Bywell Castle Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

Garden Cottage - 7.8 miles from Bywell Castle Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £334.

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Nearest Hotels

Close House Hotel - 5.3 miles from Bywell Castle Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland Stay from: £85.00

Close House Hotel - 5.5 miles from Bywell Castle Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £0.00

De Vere Slaley Hall - 5.8 miles from Bywell Castle Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £39.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

2 The Crofts - 3.8 miles from Bywell Castle Corbridge, Northumberland From: £38.00

Prospect House - 3.8 miles from Bywell Castle Corbridge, Northumberland From: £45.00

Priorfield Bed and Breakfast - 4.3 miles from Bywell Castle Corbridge, Northumberland From: £55.00

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Corbridge
Tourist Information Centre
Hill Street
Corbridge
Northumberland
England
NE45 5AA
Tel: 01434 632 815
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