2013

NZ0066 : Aydon Castle

taken 12 years ago, near to Aydon, Northumberland, England

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Aydon Castle
Aydon Castle
Described as the most unaltered example of a C13 English fortified manor house. Originally built as an undefended residence, it was fortified on the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare, and was subsequently occupied by opposing forces at different times.

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NZ0066, 125 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 10 May, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 0013 6628 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:59.4665N 1:59.9700W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 0016 6630
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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