Bamburgh Castle: A restored fortress with a long history
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Bamburgh Castle
Location is about 51 miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in N.E. England.
As a fortification, elements, principally St. Oswald’s Gate, date back to the 8th century but the current castle has evolved from a Norman template with the Keep dating from the 12th century.
Inside the castle, the King’s Hall is a 19th century masterpiece built on a medieval floor plan. This is shown in the video clip at foot of this post. Note the impressive ceiling made from Siamese teak with a false hammer-beam ceiling held together with over 1300 oak pins. Other rooms include:
- The Great Kitchen
- Medieval Store Rooms
- Buttery
- Cross Hall
- Captains’ Lodgings
- Faire Chamber
- Armoury
- Court Room
- Scullery
- Kitchen
- Archaeology Room
- Larder and Dairy
Cliff edge location adds to romantic appeal.
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Bamburgh Castle from West
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State Rooms
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Sea Defences
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The Keep
Inside King’s Hall at Bamburgh Castle
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