aydon castle, near corbridge, northumberland; english heritage visitor attraction
Aydon Castle, near Corbridge
Haunted Northumberland - Aydon Castle - Part 1 - History & Video Tour
A walk around the wonderful Aydon Castle - one of English Heritage's finest gems, hidden away on the secluded Cor Burn at Corbridge in Northumberland
Join me on a walk around this historic property while I give a history of the place
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Aydon Castle, Northumberland.
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Aydon Castle is built on a steep hill, overlooking the Cor Burn valley, to the north-west of Aydon Village in Northumberland. Although called a castle, Aydon is actually a medieval fortified manor house built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. After undergoing extensive restoration works in the mid 1960's it is now one of the finest and most complete 14th century manor houses in England.
Barmoor Castle video flythrough
A brief flythrough video of Barmoor Castle Country Park in Northumberland. Perfectly situated for the stunning beaches of Bamburgh and the wild hills of The Cheviots, Barmoor Castle Country Park provides a unique holiday home location to escape the stresses of modern life.
Aydon Castle Northumberland
Out And About In Corbridge @CannaBusted
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Places to see in ( Corbridge - UK )
Places to see in ( Corbridge - UK )
Corbridge is a village in Northumberland, England, 16 miles west of Newcastle and 4 miles east of Hexham. Villages nearby include Halton, Acomb, Aydon and Sandhoe. Known to the Romans as something like Corstopitum or Coriosopitum, wooden writing tablets found at Vindolanda suggest it was probably locally called Coria (meaning a tribal centre). According to Bethany Fox, the early attestations of the English name Corbridge 'show variation between Cor- and Col-, as in the earliest two forms, Corebricg and Colebruge, and there has been extensive debate about what its etymology may be. Some relationship with the Roman name Corstopitum seems clear, however'.
Coria was the most northerly town in the Roman Empire, lying at the junction of Stanegate and Dere Street. The first fort was established c. AD 85, although there was a slightly earlier base nearby at Beaufront Red House. By the middle of the 2nd century AD, the fort was replaced by a town with two walled military compounds, which were garrisoned until the end of the Roman occupation of the site. The best-known finds from the site include the stone Corbridge Lion and the Corbridge Hoard of armour and sundry other items. In Rudyard Kipling's Puck of Pook's Hill, the town of Hunno on the Wall, is probably based on Corstopitum. The Roman Town is now managed by English Heritage on behalf of HM Government. The site has been largely excavated and features a large museum and shop. The fort is the top-rated attraction in Corbridge and is open daily between 10 and 6 in the summer and at weekends between 10 and 4 in the winter.
There are only three fortified vicarages in the county, and one of these is in Corbridge. Built in the 14th century, the Vicar's Pele is to be found in the south-east corner of the churchyard, and has walls 1.3 metres (4 ft) in thickness. The register for St. Andrews dates from 1657. Later on in the town's history, Wesleyan, Primitive and Free Methodist chapels were all built too. Even older than the Vicar's Pele is Corbridge Low Hall, dating from the late 13th or early 14th century with one end converted to a pele tower in the 15th century. The main block was remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the building restored c1890.
Corbridge suffered, as did many other settlements in the county, from the border warfare which was particularly prevalent between 1300 and 1700. Raids were commonplace, and it was not unusual for the livestock to be brought into the town at night and a watch placed to guard either end of the street for marauders. A bridge over the Tyne was built in the 13th century, but this original has not survived. The present bridge, an impressive stone structure with seven arches, was erected in 1674.
Corbridge is bypassed to the north by the A69 road, linking it to Newcastle and Carlisle. It is also linked to Newcastle and the A1 by the A695 which passes about 1 mile (1.6 km) away on the south side of the River Tyne. The town is served by Corbridge railway station on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway, also known as the Tyne Valley Line. The line was opened in 1838, and links the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear with Carlisle in Cumbria. The line follows the course of the River Tyne through Northumberland.
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Making Videos in England For my Friends in Thailand to View and Making Videos in Thailand for the World to View Corbridge is a village in Northumberland England ,16 miles west of Newcastle and 4 miles east of Hexham. Corbridge is in the heart of Hadrian's Corbridge is an attractive Town located towards the South of Northumberland just 18 miles west of Newcastle Upon Tyne in the heart of 'Hadrian's Wall Country'. Rising from Corstopitum, this was a Roman supply Town, feeding the troops on nearby Hadrian's Wall. Corbridge has an interesting history and has long been known for it's independent, boutique style shops from as far back as the 1820's. Many of these shop fronts still survive today and the Town still holds a lot of it's original character and appeal with ancient buildings, churches and nearby Castles.Wall Country.A beautiful thriving town, and tourist attraction steeped in history. Getting There
Getting to Corbridge by road is easy and very convenient, it's just minutes off the A69 West of Newcastle. Parking is limited to on-street in the Town except for a small parking area in the Market Place. Corbridge is also well served by Public Transport, with one of Arriva's main routes (Newcastle to Carlisle) stopping in Corbridge. This route connects Corbridge with Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Brampton and Carlisle as well as Newcastle. There is also a bus service that runs from Morpeth that goes through Corbridge on it's way to Hexham. There is a Train Station just outside the Town to the South of the River Tyne. Trains run regularly along this line between Newcastle and Carlisle in both directions. The line is operated by Northern RailCorbridge is a quiet Town in the middle of Hadrian's Wall country. The area has many attractions of it's own that are worth visiting including the Corbridge Roman Town, the remains of a Roman garrison just to the West of the Town centre. There is also the fantastic Aydon Castle, and English Heritage Site that has been the set of many films including Elizabeth starring Cate Blanchett. Walkers and cyclists will also be pleased with the beautiful scenery on offer along with many nearby golf courses in the Tyne Valley.There is a good choice of places to eat in Corbridge and the surrounding area. In the Town itself most of the Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes centre around the Market Place and the streets around it including Front Street, Middle Street and Hill Street. The Town has many traditional, attractive Pubs, a good selection of Cafes, Deli's and Takeaways and an Indian Restaurant. More information about these places can be found on the next page, all the top places to eat are also marked on our interactive Town map of Corbridge. Explore your guide to There is a good choice of Hotels, B&B's and Self Catering Accommodation in the Corbridge area and it makes a good base from which to explore Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland. Corbridge has long been known for it's shops, even as far back as 1827 it was renowned in Victorian times. There are many of these shop fronts still visible today and the Town still maintains it's reputation for boutique, independent shopping. The Market Place has a Butcher and Baker (but no candlestick maker), a florist, food store, Thresher the off license, a sweet shop, Book shop, the Corbridge Tandoori and a wedding dress shop. The massively varied shops on the streets around should just be explored in person for their uniqueness and quirky variety including a large number of ladies fashion shops, gift shops and jewellers.For food shopping, other than the Butcher and Baker, on Hill Street there is a Co-op supermarket and the Corbridge Larder. I believe that the Corbridge Larder is something special that should be celebrated. The Delicatessen is unlike any other shop that you'll come across, they stand for quality and value above all else and have done for over twenty years. Their products are extensive and of the finest quality: over 100 types of cheese, 80 types of jam, marmalade and honey, home-made pies, quiches and tarts, Italian antipasto, Greek meze and fine cheese from their award winning cheese shop. Their coffee shop only serves what they sell, which is a statement of pure confidence in what their produce, and rightly so. You simply can't visit Corbridge without popping to the Corbridge Larder.
On the Eastern edge of Corbridge, just off the A69 is Brockbushes award-winning Farm Shop, a great place to stop off and pick up some amazing local produce if you are passing by. It's very conveniently located, has a lovely tea room and pick your own facilities when the fruit is in season.Corbridge plays host to he annual Northumbria Food and Wine Festival in October each year.
Northumberland Walking Group Corbridge Hike
Corbridge North Circular via Aydon & Halton Castles
Auckland Castle
Historic Auckland Castle, home of the Prince Bishops of Durham for almost 900 years. Located in a beautiful rural setting on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland with the medieval parkland still surrounding it. The weather was cloudy and overcast as is common here in the UK, but was good enough to capture footage with the Phantom 3.
Corbridge, Northumberland, England - 18th February, 2014
This video features footage from a walk around the rural Northumberland town of Corbridge, which straddles the River Tyne, approximately 16 miles West of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The walk begins on Station Road and features the Railway Station sign as well as the Dyvells Inn pub - an excellent little real ale pub to the South of the town centre. The walk then goes up Station Road to Corbridge Bridge, where views of the bridge and views of the River Tyne towards Hexham are featured. Bridge end, Main Road, Middle Road and the Market Place then follow with views of the local buildings, streets, architecture and infrastructure, including the Cross in the centre of the Market Place.
Following this, there are views both outside and inside The Parish Church of St. Andrew, The King's Oven, which is an ancient communal baking oven, Watling Street and Hill Street finishing on the Golden Lion pub.
This is a lovely little town to visit, with boutique shops as well as more traditional local crafts and arts, and some excellent pubs selling local foods and ales.
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Blenkinsopp Castle Home Park, Haltwhistle
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Blenkinsopp Castle Home Park is situated in the grounds of a 14th century castle. Sixty-one homes are set out spaciously amongst twenty acres of trees, shrubs and hybrid rhododendrons. Pets are welcome provided they are kept under control. Eight acres of the land is high ground overlooking the estate, ideal for exercising the dog. Seats are set out in this area, so while breathing in the pure Northumbrian air, you can sit and enjoy the superb views of Hadrian's Wall, Thirwall Gap and the South Tyne Valley.
The Lake District, southern Scotland and the Northumberland coast are within one hours drive. The nearest shopping center, two miles away is the small market town of Haltwhistle, where everything you are likely to need can be obtained. The nearest city, Carlisle is 19 miles away, and 19 miles in the opposite direction is the beautiful town of Hexham. Half a mile away is the small village of Greenhead, which comprises of Infant school, church, hotel, café and village hall.
Thirlwall Castle
Thirlwall Castle near Greenhead England.
Edlingham Castle
The riverside ruins, principally the solar tower, of a manor house progressively fortified against the Scots during the 14th century. If you visit Edlingham Castle I would recommend continuing along the B6341 to Alnwick. This road has stunning views
over the moors and Countryside.
Postcode for your SatNav: NE66 2BJ
Walking to Aydon castle II