Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the north (Embleton Bay). Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast just north of the small village of Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the north (Embleton Bay). Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast just north of the small village of Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the north. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast south of Embleton Bay and north of the small village of Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast between Embleton Bay and Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the south on the walk leading from small coastal village of Craster. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast between Embleton and Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the north (Embleton Bay. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast south of Embleton Bay and north of the small village of Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the north (Embleton Bay). Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast just north of the small village of Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the south on the coastal walk from that leads from the small village of Craster. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast between Embleton and Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the south. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast just north of the small village of Craster. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the south on the path that leads from the small coastal village of Craster. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast between Craster and Embleton. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
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Dunstanburgh Castle viewed from the south on the path that leads from the small coastal village of Craster. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast between Craster and Embleton. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
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Description
A rock pool on the stretch of coast between the small coastal village of Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle. Dunstanburgh dominates the Northumberland coast between Craster and Embleton. Now in ruins the castle dates from the reign of Edward II (early 14th century). In the 15th century futher building work was completed on the orders of John of Gaunt but by the 1550's records show the castle was already in a state of disrepair.
The castle occupies a prominent headland about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Craster. On the south side there is a gentle slope towards the castle. The northerly approach is much steeper and the northern perimeter juts into Embleton Bay forming a 150-foot (46 m) cliff. The headland itself is part of the Great Whin Sill, a geological formation stretching across Northumberland. There are signs of medieval rig-and-furrow on the slopes near to the castle - possible evidence of subsistence farming for the castle inhabitants. The present castle encloses the entire 11 acres (4.5 ha) headland. The southern approach is protected by a long enceinte wall punctuated by two rectangular towers (the Constable and Egyncleugh towers), two turrets and a large twin-towered gatehouse at the western corner. From the gatehouse, the wall carries northward along the hilltop to a rectangular turreted watch tower, known as the Lilburn Tower.
Northumberland : Dunstanburgh Castle, dating to 1313, stands on a dolerite or whin sill crag headland jutting into the North Sea near Craster. Northern aspect. ref: 12486
Northumberland : Dunstanburgh Castle, dating to 1313, stands on a dolerite or whin sill crag jutting into the North Sea near Craster. Northern aspect. ref: 12481
Northumberland, Autumn, Tourism, coast, Northumbrian Coast, blue sky, Lindisfarne, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle, stony beach, remains of wooden jetty
Northumberland : Dunstanburgh Castle dates to 1313 and stands on a dolerite or whin sill crag jutting into the North Sea near Craster. Northern aspect. ref: 12495
