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“Etal Castle was built as a three-storey tower house but its location close to the border with Scotland meant it was always vulnerable to attack. As a consequence it was fortified in the mid-14th century by Sir Robert Manners as a defence against Scots raiders. This was following the receipt of what was called a ‘license to crenellate’ - a way for the King to ensure no one created too many big and powerful castles which might threaten his position and as a symbolic way of distributing power to the King’s favourites. Having said that, it was his close neighbours, the Heron family from the nearby castle Ford who represented the greatest danger to Sir Manners as they were soon to attack Etal. However, the new battlements proved their worth as Sir William Heron was killed in the battle. Etal Castle took a pivotal role in 1513 when an army of 30,000 Scots, led by James IV, invaded England. The castle fell to the Scots army but revenge was swift when an army of 20,000 Northerners was hastily recruited. At the battle of Flodden, they successfully defeated the Scots and killed King James – a story which is vividly retold through an exhibition at Etal Castle. By 1547, the castle was in ruins, and transferred to Royal ownership- possibly to ensure it strategic position by the border was maintained while now that job is managed by English Heritage. ”
Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland
TD12 4TN
Visit Website
1 Apr-30 Sep: daily 11-4pm
Adult: £3.50
Child: £1.80
Concession: £2.60
Family: £8.80
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