2004
NT9304 : Harbottle Castle
taken 20 years ago, near to Harbottle, Northumberland, England
This is 1 of 5 images, with title Harbottle Castle in this square
Harbottle Castle
In the 12th century King Henry II ordered a stone castle to be built on this site to defend the area against the Scots.
Margaret Tudor, wife of King James IV of Scotland, moved into the castle in 1515. Her baby daughter, born at Harbottle, was to become the grandmother of James I and VI of Scotland.
In 1685, the stone from the castle was plundered by Roger Widdrington to build a new house in the village. Others followed his lead and the castle was reduced to ruin. Further damage was caused by quarrying between 1685 and the 1800s, however the site is now protected.
Margaret Tudor, wife of King James IV of Scotland, moved into the castle in 1515. Her baby daughter, born at Harbottle, was to become the grandmother of James I and VI of Scotland.
In 1685, the stone from the castle was plundered by Roger Widdrington to build a new house in the village. Others followed his lead and the castle was reduced to ruin. Further damage was caused by quarrying between 1685 and the 1800s, however the site is now protected.
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- Grid Square
- NT9304, 78 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Antonia (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 22 May, 2004 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 5 September, 2008
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NT 931 048 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:20.2318N 2:6.5438W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NT 931 047
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
