Naworth Castle, Brampton, Cumbria, England.

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Formerly a great stronghold of the Lord Wardens of the Marches, Naworth is a romantic, medieval castle set in rugged and historic Border country, some twelve miles north east of Carlisle. Home of the Dacre and Howard families, the castle dates back to the early 14th century, although there is evidence of an earlier fortification in 1270. Restored by Salvin in 1989 adaption ofCatherine Cookson's Black Candle, starring Denholm Elliot was filmed in the grounds.

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Size: 2958px × 3693px
Location: Brampton, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Colin Dixon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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