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Events at Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
If you are planning a fun family day out in Northumberland then look no further than Warkworth Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowning a hilltop above the River Coquet.
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Sources for Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
Lists of the main sources for our knowledge and understanding of Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
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Significance of Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
Warkworth Castle is one of the largest and most impressive castles in northern England, and the Hermitage is one of the few surviving English medieval rock-cut chapels.
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Research on Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
Learn about research to date about Warkworth Castle as well as the scope for further study of the castle buildings, hermitage and surroundings.
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Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
Warkworth town preserves a strong sense of its medieval layout. Warkworth Castle to the south was was a favourite home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland from the 14th century, until the castle was abandoned and stripped of re-useable materials in the 17th century. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to discover the unique historic environment at Warkworth Castle and Hermitage and learn more about the story of the Percy family.
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History of Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
The history of Warkworth Castle, one of the most important in northern England, and the nearby medieval rock-cut chapel known as the Hermitage.
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Description of Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
A description of Warkworth Castle and its nearby Hermitage, one of the most impressive pairings of medieval monuments in Britain.
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Warkworth Castle is one of the most important sites in the care of English Heritage and over the next two years we plan to invest in and develop the visitor experience and tell a unique piece of English history. From its towering architecturally significance to the gentle riverside walk which leads to the to the rock cut Hermitage, the site has much to offer.