Castles · North East England
Weardale House Mound
In or near Hunstanworth.
Weardale House Mound — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Weardale House Mound 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weardale House Mound is a historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its earthwork structure, indicative of the medieval period. The site is of archaeological interest, reflecting the region's rich history. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7412, -2.2016
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287954 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Weardale Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Coronation Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Pennine Lodge
Campsites · 0.4 km
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Ireshopeburn
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.5 km
West Blackdene
Other places · 0.6 km
West Blackdene Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Country Style Holiday Home Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
East Blackdene
Chapels · 1.4 km
Wearhead railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
Saint Johns Chapel
Villages · 1.4 km
Upper Weardale Town Hall
Chapels · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · North East England
Weardale Museum
Weardale Museum — museum in Weardale, England, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Coronation Bridge
Coronation Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Pennine Lodge
Pennine Lodge — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · North East England
Ireshopeburn
Ireshopeburn in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · North East England
West Blackdene
West Blackdene in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Weardale House Mound
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Pennine Lodge
Pennine Lodge — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Country Style Holiday Home Park
Country Style Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Westgate Manor
Westgate Manor — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Swinhopeburn Caravan Site
Swinhopeburn Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weardale House Mound?
- Weardale House Mound is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1HD), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Weardale House Mound?
- Weardale House Mound — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Weardale House Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode DL13 1HD.
- Is Weardale House Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Weardale House Mound is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Weardale House Mound charge admission?
- Weardale House Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Weardale House Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1HD. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.