Castles · North East England
Prudhoe Castle
In or near Prudhoe.
Prudhoe Castle — Grade I listed castle in Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Prudhoe Castle, the nearest railway station is Prudhoe, located 0.4 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NE42 6NA.
About
Prudhoe Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9652°, -1.8583°.
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Heritage listing
Prudhoe Castle is a ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne at Prudhoe, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Prudhoe Castle is a historic site that offers visitors the chance to explore its grounds and admire its impressive architecture. The castle features a barbican, a picturesque mill pond, and an inner bailey that is accessible on specific dates, allowing guests to experience its rich history and scenic views.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Prudhoe Castle is a ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne at Prudhoe, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The castle stands on a ridge about 150 ft on the south bank of the River Tyne. It is partly enclosed by a deep moat. The ground to the north falls away steeply to the river. The castle entrance is on the south side and is flanked by a mill pond on the left and a ruined water mill on the right. The castle is entered by a barbican dating from the first half of the 14th century. The gatehouse, dating from the early 12th century, leads into the outer ward; which contains the remains of several buildings. At the north side, against the curtain wall, are the remains of the Great Hall, measuring 60 ft by 46 ft (18m by 14m), built by the Percies when they took over the castle. At the end of the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9652, -1.8583
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Prudhoe
- Postcode
- NE42 6NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- 01661 833459
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4185858 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Prudhoe Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Prudhoe Castle 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prudhoe Castle?
- Prudhoe Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE42 6NA), in the parish of Prudhoe.
- What is Prudhoe Castle?
- Prudhoe Castle — Grade I listed castle in Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prudhoe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE42 6NA.
- Who runs Prudhoe Castle?
- Prudhoe Castle is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Prudhoe Castle a listed building?
- Prudhoe Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Prudhoe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Prudhoe Castle is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Prudhoe Castle charge admission?
- Prudhoe Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Prudhoe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE42 6NA.