Sheep grazing on the southern approach to Dunstanburgh Castle
Following a coastal strip of farmland north from the Northumberland village of Craster leads to the English Heritage property of Dunstanburgh Castle. The castle dates from the 14th Century and was built under Earl Thomas of Lancaster but subsequently occupied by John of Gaunt. Most prominent feature is the gatehouse and long gatehouse passage flanked by two tall D-shaped towers. Each tower was of four stories, and was originally capped by four turrets about 80 feet (24 m) above ground level. Although built to a high standard the castle was already in a state of disrepair by the mid 16th century and only the shell of the structure remains today.
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Location: Dunstanburgh,Craster,Northumberland,England,UK
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