Castles · North East England
Sweethope Castle
In or near Birtley.
Sweethope Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Sweethope Castle 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
Sweethope Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features distinct architectural elements characteristic of its era. The castle’s setting offers views of the surrounding countryside, contributing to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the remnants of its structure and appreciate its role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1315, -2.0706
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bavington
- Postcode
- NE19 2PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287980 (CC BY 4.0)
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Sweethope Loughs
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Thockrington
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Great Wanney
Vineyards · 2.8 km
Bavington Crags
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
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Villages · 2.9 km
Great Bavington
Natural landmarks · 3.2 km
Carrycoats
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Colt Crag Reservoir
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River Wansbeck
Forests & woodlands · 4.4 km
Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm
Archaeological sites · 4.4 km
Little Bavington
Natural landmarks · 4.6 km
Kirkwhelpington Bridge
Historic bridges · 4.6 km
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Sweethope Loughs
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Where to eat & stay near Sweethope Castle
Places to stay
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Well House CAMC CL
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sweethope Castle?
- Sweethope Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE19 2PL), in the parish of Bavington.
- What is Sweethope Castle?
- Sweethope Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Sweethope Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE19 2PL.
- Does Sweethope Castle charge admission?
- Sweethope Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sweethope Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE19 2PL. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.