Castles · North East England
Simonburn Castle and Tower House
In or near Wark.
Simonburn Castle and Tower House — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 9.4 km
About
Simonburn Castle and Tower House is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Simonburn Castle and Tower House is a historical castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive tower house structure, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site reflects the architectural style and defensive needs of its era. Visitors can observe the remnants of the castle's fortifications and explore the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0579, -2.2166
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Simonburn
- Postcode
- NE48 3AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 9.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287295 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simonburn Castle and Tower House?
- Simonburn Castle and Tower House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3AX), in the parish of Simonburn.
- What is Simonburn Castle and Tower House?
- Simonburn Castle and Tower House — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Simonburn Castle and Tower House?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE48 3AX.
- Does Simonburn Castle and Tower House charge admission?
- Simonburn Castle and Tower House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Simonburn Castle and Tower House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3AX. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.