Norham Castle - English Heritage

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Norham Castle


Norham

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    "Commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles, and the most often attacked by the Scots. Besieged at least 13 times - once for nearly a year by Robert Bruce - it was called 'the most dangerous and adventurous place in the country'. But even its powerful 12th century keep and massive towered bailey walls could not resist James IV's heavy cannon, and it fell to him in 1513, shortly before his defeat at Flodden...."
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    English Heritage
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    Link: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/norham-castle/
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 9 years, 4 months ago
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