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Thirlwall Castle

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Thirlwall Castle is a 12th century stone castle atop a high mound, overlooking the River Tipalt. The castle was built using stones from Hadrian's Wall, which runs nearby. It was later strengthened by John Thirlwall in 1330.

One of the owners of Thirlwall Castle played a part in the Battle of Bosworth. Sir Percival Thirlwall acted as standard bearer for King Richard III during the battle, and, so the story goes, heroically held the standard aloft even after his legs were cut from under him.

The castle fell into disrepair, and after many years was rescued from further disintegration by the Northumberland National Park Authority, who maintain the site. The old Roman road of Stanegate runs past the castle. About a mile to the south stands the ruins of a 13th century fortified manor known as Blenkinsop Castle.
Greenhead, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ

About Thirlwall Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: On a minor road about 4 miles west of Haltwhistle. The castle is accessible at any time.
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Nearest Attractions Walltown Crags Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.9 miles (Roman) Blenkinsop Castle - 1.1 miles (Castle) Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) - 1.6 miles (Roman) Willowford (Hadrian's Wall) - 2.1 miles (Roman) Willowford Bridge - 2.4 miles (Roman) Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall - 2.5 miles (Roman) Harrow's Scar Milecastle (Hadrians Wall) - 2.8 miles (Roman) Bellister Castle - 3.2 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Haltwhistle - 3.9 miles away Bewcastle - 8 miles away Haydon Bridge - 12 miles away Wall - 15.8 miles away Chollerford - 16.6 miles away Kirkoswald - 16.7 miles away Hexham - 17.2 miles away Carlisle - 17.8 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Thirlwall Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Cottage No 6 - 8.8 miles from Thirlwall Castle Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £168

Cottage No 2 - 8.8 miles from Thirlwall Castle Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £240

Cottage No 3 - 8.8 miles from Thirlwall Castle Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £196

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Nearest Hotels

Mill Hill Farmhouse - 4.7 miles from Thirlwall Castle Haltwhistle, Northumberland Stay from: £0.00

Yew Tree Chapel - 8.6 miles from Thirlwall Castle Brampton, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

Hadrian Lodge Hotel - 10.8 miles from Thirlwall Castle Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Stay from: £100.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Gilsland Spa Hotel - 1.7 miles from Thirlwall Castle Gilsland, Northumberland From: £45.00

Brookside Villa - 2 miles from Thirlwall Castle Brampton, Cumbria From: £100.00

Bush Nook - 2.5 miles from Thirlwall Castle Gilsland, Cumbria From: £100.00

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Haltwhistle
Tourist Information Centre
Railway Station
Station Road
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
England
NE49 0HN
Tel: 01434 322002
Fax: 01434 322470
Email: haltwhistletic@btconnect.com
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