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Etal Castle

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An early 14th century castle built by Robert Manners to guard a crossing of the River Till, in the very north of modern Northumberland. The castle was first and foremost a dwelling, but its location in the troubled borders region between Scotland and England meant that it was subject to attack, so shortly after building it was fortified and strengthened with a gatehouse, curtain wall, and guard towers.

In 1513 James IV of Scotland captured Etal Castle in his attempt to invade the north of England. Shortly afterward James met a crushing defeat at the Battle of Flodden. The castle continued in use until the 18th century. Quite extensive remains still stand, including the impressive central keep. An exhibition tells the story of Flodden, and the turbulent history of the border region.
Etal, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TN

About Etal Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: In the village of Etal, on the B6354, about 5 miles east of Coldstream
Website: Etal Castle
Phone: 01890 820332
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OS NT925395
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Nearest Attractions Heatherslaw Light Railway - 1 miles (Family) Flodden Battlefield Site - 1.9 miles (Countryside) Coldstream Museum - 5.1 miles (Museum) Norham Castle - 5.1 miles (Castle) Hirsel Gardens and Country Park - 5.7 miles (Garden) Yeavering Bell Hillfort - 6.3 miles (Prehistoric) Paxton House - 8.1 miles (Historic House) Berwick Castle - 9.6 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Etal - 0.8 miles away Ford - 1.8 miles away Norham - 4.8 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 5.8 miles away Wooler - 8.3 miles away Tweedmouth - 8.4 miles away Spittal - 8.8 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 11.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Honeysuckle Cottage - 4.1 miles from Etal Castle Wooler, Northumberland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £250

Crab-apple Cottage - 4.1 miles from Etal Castle Wooler, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £340

Elderberry Cottage - 4.1 miles from Etal Castle Wooler, Northumberland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £360

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Nearest Hotels

Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel - 3.2 miles from Etal Castle Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland Stay from: £150.00

Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel - 3.3 miles from Etal Castle Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland Stay from: £68.00

Collingwood Arms Hotel - 3.9 miles from Etal Castle Coldstream, Borders Stay from: £70.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Hay Farm House - 1.4 miles from Etal Castle Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland From: £60.00

Pantile Lodge - 3.6 miles from Etal Castle Wooler, Northumberland

Bank House, Coldstream - 5 miles from Etal Castle Coldstream, Borders From: £50.00

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Wooler
Tourist Information Centre
The Cheviot Centre
12 Padgepool Place
Wooler
Northumberland
England
NE71 6BL
Tel: 01668 282123
Fax: 01668 283233
Email: woolerTIC@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk
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