Castles · North East England
The Fawns Castle
In or near Bolam.
The Fawns 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
The Fawns 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Fawns Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its architecture reflects the region's rich history and strategic significance. Visitors can explore the castle's grounds, which provide insight into its past and the surrounding landscape. The site is an example of the area's medieval heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1624, -1.9903
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirkwhelpington
- Postcode
- NE61 4BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287778 (CC BY 4.0)
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Kirkwhelpington
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Where to eat & stay near The Fawns Castle
Places to stay
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Elf Hills CL Site
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Well House CAMC CL
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Barrasford Park Caravan Site
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Barrasford Park Camping Site
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Fawns Castle?
- The Fawns Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 4BJ), in the parish of Kirkwhelpington.
- What is The Fawns Castle?
- The Fawns Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Fawns Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE61 4BJ.
- Is The Fawns Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Fawns Castle is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does The Fawns Castle charge admission?
- The Fawns Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Fawns Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 4BJ. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.