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Harbottle Castle is a ruined medieval castle situated at the west end of the village of Harbottle, Northumberland, England, 9 miles (14 km) west-north-west of Rothbury overlooking the River Coquet. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.
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The Drake Stone near Harbottle. Harbottle Castle is a...
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Harbottle, made up of just a single street, is a one of the most picturesque of Coquetdale’s villages. Many of the buildings use pale, biscuit-coloured sandstone. The village is overlooked by the ruins of a 12th-century castle. From here you can walk up to the Drake Stone and the nearby lough.
Margaret was born at Harbottle Castle in Northumberland on 8 October 1515. Her mother had crossed the border from Scotland when her father was facing difficulties in Scotland. In October 1528, Angus was threatened by James V of Scotland and sent Margaret back over the River Tweed into England at Norham Castle.
- 8 October 1515, Harbottle Castle, Northumberland, England
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- 7 March 1578 (aged 62), London, England
Harbottle Castle is a ruined medieval castle situated at the west end of the village of Harbottle, Northumberland, England 9 miles (14 km) west-north-west of Rothbury overlooking the River Coquet. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.
Overview. Heritage Category: Listed Building. Grade: I. List Entry Number: 1041281. Date first listed: 20-Oct-1953. List Entry Name: HARBOTTLE CASTLE. Statutory Address: HARBOTTLE CASTLE. Go to the official list entry. Uploaded by William Mills This photo may not represent the current condition of the site. View all.
The castle started off as a wooden motte and bailey castle in the 12th century. By 1157 King Henry II had ordered it be replaced by a stone castle. In 1173-4 it was taken by the Scots (probably before the stone-work had even started).
