Naworth Castle, Hadrian's Wall

Name: Naworth Castle
Address: Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Hadrian's Wall

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Naworth Castle, also known or recorded in historical documents as "Naward", is a castle in Cumbria, England, near the town of Brampton. It is adjacent to the A69, about 2 miles east of Brampton. It is on the opposite side of the River Irthing to, and just within sight of, Lanercost Priory. It was the seat of the Barons Dacre and is now that of their cognatic descendants, the Earls of Carlisle. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°57'22"N, 2°41'20"W

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Naworth Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lanercost Priory, Talkin Tarn, Brampton Old Church, St Martin's Church.

0.7 miN
Sacred and religious sites, History museum, Monastery
Lanercost Priory, Brampton
19 min walk • Lanercost Priory was founded by Robert de Vaux between 1165 and 1174, the most likely date being 1169, to house Augustinian canons. The priory is situated at the village of Lanercost, Cumbria, England, within sight of Naworth Castle, with which it had close connections.
2.5 miS
Lake, Park
Talkin Tarn, Carlisle
65 min walk • Talkin Tarn is a glacial lake and country park near Brampton, Cumbria, England. The lake is a kettle hole lake, formed 10,000 years ago by mass glacial action. Situated just 20 minutes from Carlisle by road, or a short train journey via Brampton Junction, this is a popular venue for families and local people.
3.2 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Brampton Old Church, Hadrian's Wall
81 min walk • Brampton Old Church stands about 1 mile to the west of the town of Brampton, Cumbria, England. It was originally the parish church of Brampton but is now redundant.
2.2 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Martin's Church, Brampton
56 min walk • St Martin's Church is in Front Street, Brampton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Brampton, the archdeaconry of Carlisle and the diocese of Carlisle.
2.2 miNE
Area
Leahill Turret, Hadrian's Wall
55 min walk • Leahill Turret is a typical example of one of the lookout towers located between the milecastles on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria; located on the Lanercost Road near Banks, Parish of Waterhead. It is designated turret 51b and lies east of the Signal Tower at Pike Hill.
2.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Hadrian's Wall
67 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the village of Walton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Brampton, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of four nearby parishes.
3.3 miW
Area
Milecastle 57, Hadrian's Wall
84 min walk • Milecastle 57 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
2.7 miNE
Area
Milecastle 51, Hadrian's Wall
70 min walk • Milecastle 51 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
1.3 miNW
Area
Milecastle 54, Hadrian's Wall
33 min walk • Milecastle 54 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
1.9 miNE
Area
Milecastle 52, Hadrian's Wall
48 min walk • Milecastle 52 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
3.1 miW
Bridge
Cambeck Bridge, Hadrian's Wall
80 min walk • Cambeck Bridge is a hamlet in Cumbria, England. The bridge itself was built in the 19th century and spans the River Irthing. It is a Grade II listed building, listed in 1984.