Old fortified bridge with village and castle beyond at sunset, Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK

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The sandstone bridge structure dates from the 14 th century though the fortified gatehouse on its southern abutment is older and the only surviving tower of its kind in the north. The Castle dates from 12 th century and became the stronghold of the Percy family in 1332.

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Size: 3914px × 4465px
Location: Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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