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Wark Castle

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An 12th century motte and bailey fortification, probably built by the Earl of Northumberland in 1139. A subsequent castle replaced that early one in 1165. There is little remaining beyond the motte, and farm buildings now stand on the site.

The location, known as Moat Hill, was originally used as a moot, or meeting place. A manor known as Ratcliffe House was built on the castle site in 1676. Of the manor nothing but a doorway remains.
Wark on Tyne, Northumberland, England, NE48 3LS

About Wark Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: In the village of Wark, on the B6320. Open access.
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Middles Cottage - 6.8 miles from Wark Castle Hexham, Northumberland Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

Braemar - 7.9 miles from Wark Castle Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

Gate House - 9.4 miles from Wark Castle Allendale Town, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £164

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Nearest Hotels

Battlesteads Hotel - 0 miles from Wark Castle Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £110.00

Carraw Bed and Breakfast - 3.6 miles from Wark Castle Humshaugh, Northumberland Stay from: £70.00

Kenilworth Hotel - 5.2 miles from Wark Castle Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £48.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Battlesteads Hotel - 0 miles from Wark Castle Hexham, Northumberland From: £110.00

Hallbarns Bed & Breakfast - 2.2 miles from Wark Castle Simonburn, Northumberland From: £105.00

Carraw Bed & Breakfast - 3.3 miles from Wark Castle Hexham, Northumberland From: £50.00

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Tourist Information Centre
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Bellingham
near Hexham
Northumberland
England
NE48 2BQ
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