Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Upsettlington Castle
In or near Norham.
Upsettlington Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, destroyed by 1298.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Upsettlington Castle, the nearest railway station is Etal, located 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD15 2LL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Upsettlington Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, destroyed by 1298". Coordinates: 55.7233°, -2.1518°.
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Official information
Norham Castle is a historic site located on a grassy mound overlooking the River Tweed. It has a rich history of conflict, having been besieged multiple times and featuring significant 16th-century rebuilding efforts. Visitors can explore the outer ward and learn about the castle's storied past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Upsettington Castle was a castle that was located near Upsettington (now Ladykirk), Scottish Borders, Scotland. The castle was the caput baronium of the Lordship of Upsettlington. The lands and barony were granted to the Bisset family by King William I of Scotland. Upsettlington was strategically located adjacent to the English Norham Castle across the River Tweed. The castle was sacked and destroyed in 1297–1298, while William Bisset, Lord of Upsettlington was in Flanders serving in King Edward I of England's expedition to Flanders.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.7233, -2.1518
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Norham
- Postcode
- TD15 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 8.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q42887888 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Upsettlington Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upsettlington Castle?
- Upsettlington Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2LL), in the parish of Norham.
- What is Upsettlington Castle?
- Upsettlington Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, destroyed by 1298.
- How do I get to Upsettlington Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2LL.
- Is Upsettlington Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Upsettlington Castle is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Upsettlington Castle charge admission?
- Upsettlington Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Upsettlington Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2LL. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.