Castles · North East England
Thornlaw Peel
In or near Town Kelloe.
Thornlaw Peel — a castle in scotland lowlands.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Horden · 9.1 km
About
Thornlaw Peel 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
Thornlaw Peel is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a historic structure, notable for its role in the region's defensive architecture. The site reflects the medieval heritage of Scotland and is representative of the peel tower design typical of the area. Visitors can observe the remnants of its fortifications and gain insight into the historical context of Scottish castle construction.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7384, -1.4424
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Thornley
- Postcode
- DH6 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287995 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thornlaw
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Old Thornley Medieval Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Old Thornley Medieval Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
The Bottoms
Other places · 0.2 km
Hownes Gill railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
Town Kelloe Bank
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Thornley Pit Wheel
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Cassop
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Thornley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Thornley
Mines & mining heritage · 1.5 km
Woodside Ridge Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Wingate Quarry
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Old Thornley Medieval Settlement
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Old Thornley Medieval Settlement
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The Bottoms
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📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Hownes Gill railway station
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · North East England
Town Kelloe Bank
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Where to eat & stay near Thornlaw Peel
Places to stay
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Woodside Ridge Caravan Park
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📷 4Campsites · North East England
Woodsite Lodge
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Strawberry Hill Caravan and Camping Park
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📷 3Campsites · North East England
Colliery Farm Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Dropswell Farm
Dropswell Farm — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Hallgarth Manor
Hallgarth Manor — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Amaani Restaurant
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📷 5Cafés · North East England
Old Cinema Launderette
Old Cinema Launderette — a café in scotland lowlands.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
The Victoria
The Victoria in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Dun Cow Public House
The Dun Cow Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornlaw Peel?
- Thornlaw Peel is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 3LY), in the parish of Thornley.
- What is Thornlaw Peel?
- Thornlaw Peel — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Thornlaw Peel?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 3LY.
- Does Thornlaw Peel charge admission?
- Thornlaw Peel typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thornlaw Peel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 3LY. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency.