Castles · North East England
Simonburn Castle tower house
In or near Wark.
Simonburn Castle tower house — a Grade II*-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — 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
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Simonburn Castle tower house is a Grade II*-listed building in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Place summary
Simonburn Castle tower house is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II* listed structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0580, -2.2164
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Simonburn
- Postcode
- NE48 3AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673818 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simonburn Castle tower house?
- Simonburn Castle tower house is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3AX), in the parish of Simonburn.
- What is Simonburn Castle tower house?
- Simonburn Castle tower house — a Grade II*-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Simonburn Castle tower house?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE48 3AX.
- Is Simonburn Castle tower house a listed building?
- Simonburn Castle tower house is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Does Simonburn Castle tower house charge admission?
- Simonburn Castle tower house typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Simonburn Castle tower house?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3AX. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.