Castles · North East England
Ovington, Northumberland
In or near Stocksfield.
Ovington, Northumberland — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
John Clive Nicholson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe · 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ovington, Northumberland is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ovington is a castle located in Northumberland, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era, ownership, or architectural style are not provided. The site contributes to the rich tapestry of the region's heritage.
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Background
History
Very little has been found from prehistoric times except for a cup and ring marked stone at Hunters Hill. It had an extraordinary range of symbols carved on it and is our only clue to the people who lived here in the Neolithic. There is a big gap in the evidence for the rest of the prehistoric period, as well as the Roman and early medieval periods. The next hint of life in the parish comes in medieval times. Ovington Hall has some 14th-century stonework in its outbuildings and may have an old building at its core. To the north on the west bank of the Whittle Burn adjacent to the A69 are the vestiges of the medieval Nafferton Castle. At a time when northern England was suffering the ravages…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9660, -1.8980
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ovington
- Postcode
- NE42 6DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ovington, Northumberland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Church of St Mary
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Ovingham Bridges
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Ovingham road bridge
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Branch End
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Bywell Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Prudhoe railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.1 km
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Church of St Mary
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Ovingham War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ovington, Northumberland?
- Ovington, Northumberland is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE42 6DW), in the parish of Ovington.
- What is Ovington, Northumberland?
- Ovington, Northumberland — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ovington, Northumberland?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE42 6DW.
- Is Ovington, Northumberland a protected site?
- Yes — Ovington, Northumberland is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Ovington, Northumberland charge admission?
- Ovington, Northumberland typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ovington, Northumberland?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE42 6DW.