Thirlwall Castle

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Thirlwall Castle is a 12th-century castle on the bank of the River Tipalt, close to the village of Greenhead. Thirlwall Castle Life in Northumberland between 1300 and 1600 was dangerous and unstable. Cross-border raids between England and Scotland were common. Peace and stability was replaced by violence and intimidation, robbery and ransom.

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Jul. 2021. We were walking coast to coast along Hadrian's Wall during a heatwave in July and passed by Thirlwall Castle mid-morning. We were very glad to rest and rehydrate in the shade of the castle ruins, as there's not a lot of shade on this walk! There's not a lot to see here, but the ruins are very picturesque and we took a few great photos.

Thirlwall Castle History & Photos Northumberland Heritage Guide

Thirlwall Castle is a 12th-century castle, on the bank of the River Tipalt, in Northumberland, England. Built in the 12th century using stones from nearby Hadrian's Wall, but began to fall into disrepair in the 17th century. During the period 1153-1165 King Malcolm IV of Scotland created a barony here and the first baron took the name of his.

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Thirlwall Castle is a 12th-century castle on the bank of the River Tipalt, close to the village of Greenhead. Originally a simple tower the proximity of ready prepared stone quarried from Hadrian's Wall allowed the Thirlwall family to build a structure beyond their modest wealth and was doubtless something of a status symbol for a family aspiring to move up the social ladder.

Thirlwall Castle, Thirlwall, Northumberland

The name of Thirlwall is first recorded in 1239, and a castle first mentioned in 1369, around the time that John de Thirlwall was listed among the English border gentry. As lieutenant of the Earl of Northumberland, warden of Carlisle Castle and sheriff of Cumberland, he may have been the builder of the present castle.

Thirlwall Castle • Northumberland National Park

A 12th-century castle in Northumberland on the bank of the River Tipalt rich in history and treasure! We spied this ruined castle on the way to Crammel Linn Waterfall just after we passed through the village of Greenhead. Poised on a little rise overlooking the River Tipalt, we had a venture to it on the way back.

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Jul 2021. We were walking coast to coast along Hadrian's Wall during a heatwave in July and passed by Thirlwall Castle mid-morning. We were very glad to rest and rehydrate in the shade of the castle ruins, as there's not a lot of shade on this walk! There's not a lot to see here, but the ruins are very picturesque and we took a few great photos.

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Thirlwall Castle • Northumberland National Park

The Thirlwalls were a notorious Border family - in the 1550s, the family were recorded as 'prone and inclined to theft' - immortalised in a well known local ballad, commemorating a border fray in.

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Thirlwall Castle Greenhead Northumberland England Contact Information Phone +44 (0)1434 605555 Explore Thirlwall Castle (the name means the Break in the Wall), an odd one because the Roman stones with which it was built (they were very handy, after all, and probably came from a bridge) were really too small for such a tall structure.

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The castle is one of the most popular days out in the North of England. Visitors can also see the Alnwick Gardens and its unusual but fascinating poison garden. You may feel like you've seen Alnwick Castle before, as it has starred in both Downtown Abbey and the Harry Potter films. Where: Alnwick When: 11 th century Open for visit: Yes.

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Thirlwall Castle is a 12th-century castle in Northumberland, England, on the bank of the River Tipalt close to the village of Greenhead and approximately 20 miles west of Hexham. It was built in the 12th century, and later strengthened using stones from nearby Hadrian's Wall, but began to fall into disrepair in the 17th century.

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Distance: 1.75 miles (2.8km) Time: Allow 1 - 2 hrs Map: Map: O.S. Explorer OL43 Walk route Route description Directions for the walk A. Walk along Station Road B. Follow the Tipalt Burn upstream to Thirlwall Castle C. Turn right onto the road D.Continue on the road, turn right alongside Carvoran Roman Army Museum car park

Thirlwall Castle is a 12th-century castle in Northumberland, England, on the bank of the River Tipalt close to the village of Greenhead and approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Hexham. It was built in the 12th century, and later strengthened using stones from nearby Hadrian's Wall, but began to fall into disrepair in the 17th century.

Thirlwall Castle on the Hadrian's Wall National Trail in Northumberland Stock Photo Alamy

2 miles / 3.2km Walk duration 2 hours Location Hadrian's Wall Recommended OS Map O.S. Explorer OL43 Accessible No Dog friendly No Step by step route Walk along Station Road Follow the Tipalt Burn upstream to Thirlwall Castle Turn right onto the road Turn right alongside the Carvoran Roman Army Museum