Berwick Castle — Forgotten History, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom

Forgotten History

Berwick Castle

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom

Berwick Castle er ruinen af en middelalderborg i Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England. Borgen blev bestilt af den skotsk kong David 1. i 1120'erne. Den blev overtaget af engelske tropper i forbindelse med freden i Falaise i 1175 men blev solgt tilbage til Skotland under kong Richard 1. for at finansiere det tredje korstog omkring 1190. Efter opførslen af Berwick bymur under dronning Elizabeth 1. i slutningen af 1500-tallet, hvorefter den begyndte af forfalde. I 1847 blev storsalen på Berwick Castle revet ned for at gøre plads til Berwick-upon-Tweed jernbanestation på North British Railway.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.77417, -2.01194
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q678714

What is Berwick Castle?

Berwick Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Royal Border Bridge, Berwick Bridge, Barmoor Castle, Etal Castle.

Where is Berwick Castle?

Berwick Castle is in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.77417, -2.01194.

How do I get to Berwick Castle?

Berwick Castle is at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom (55.77417, -2.01194). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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