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	Bamburgh Research Project
		The castle was very badly damaged in the siege of 1464 and no repairs of substance carried out for a further 300 years, by which time the walls and buildings, with the exception of the keep were in a state of ruin.
		The north wall of the castle with the wall of the Inner Ward above, photographed from within a tower on the seaward side of the castle.
		The walls have been rebuilt in the modern period on the line of the original medieval defences, the foundations of which are visible in places.
	www.bamburghresearchproject.co.uk /bamburgh.htm (543 words)

	Bamburgh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bamburgh is a large village on the coast of Northumberland, England.
		It is notable for two reasons: the imposing Bamburgh Castle, overlooking the beach, seat of the former Kings of Northumbria, and at present owned by the Armstrong family (see William George Armstrong); and its association with the Victorian heroine, Grace Darling.
		In 547 the castle was taken by the invading Angles led by Ida son of Eoppa and was renamed Bebbanburgh by one of his successors, Æthelfrith, after Æthelfrith's wife Bebba, according to the Historia Brittonum.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bamburgh (398 words)

	Bamburgh Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bamburgh Castle is an imposing castle located on the coast at Bamburgh in Northumberland, England.
		In 1464 during the Wars of the Roses, it became the first castle in England to be defeated by artillery, at the end of a nine-month long siege by Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick.
		The castle lay in ruins until it was restored by various owners during the 17th and 18th centuries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bamburgh_Castle (401 words)

	Bamburgh Castle - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Bamburgh Castle, castle, Northumberland, situated roughly halfway between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne, on the North Sea coast.
		Castle (from Latin castellum, “small fortified place”), fortified residence of a feudal lord or monarch, and members of his court, during the...
		Castle Howard, castle in North Yorkshire, built in the 18th century for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, a powerful Whig politician.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/searchdetail.aspx?q=Bamburgh+Castle (234 words)

	Bamburgh
		Only 20 miles from the border Bamburgh Castle was once captured by the Scots and has also been fought over by the Danes and the Kings of Mercia and Northumbria.
		By the late 18th century Bamburgh Castle had fallen into disrepair and became a charity school run by a Doctor Sharp, who also instituted various measures for the benefit of passing mariners.
		Bamburgh Lighthouse was built in 1910 and extensively modernized in 1975.
	members.tripod.com /~jamiemaund/Bamburgh.html (334 words)

	Royal Castle Of Bamburgh
		This was a princess of Bamburgh Castle who, by a wicked step-mother, had been transformed into the worm until her brother, "the Childy Wynd," should come from oversea and rescue her.
		It was at Bamburgh that the king and bishop, one Easter day, were at dinner when the thane whom he had set to give alms to the poor came in to say a great multitude still fasted outside.
		In Elizabeth's reign the governorship of Bamburgh passed into the hands of the Forsters, and in 1715 the name of Forster became notorious through the incompetence of General Forster, who was chosen to lead the Northumbrian Jacobites from the mistaken idea that a Protestant would rally many more to the cause.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles32n/northumbria-14.shtml (4452 words)

	GENUKI: The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868) - Bamburgh
		"ADDERSTONE, a township in the parish of Bamburgh, Bamburgh ward, in the county of Northumberland, 3 miles to the S.E. of Beford.
		"BAMBURGH CASTLE, (or Bambrough Castle) a township in the parish and ward of Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland, close to Bamburgh.
		James I. conferred the castle and the manor on John Forster, grandson of Sir John Forster, governor of the castle in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
	www.genuki.bpears.org.uk /NBL/Bamburgh/Gaz1868.html (2035 words)

	CastleXplorer - Bamburgh Castle
		The first historical mention of Bamburgh is in 547 when it appears as the seat of an Anglo-Saxon king, Ida. Ida's grandson Ethelfrith gave the castle to his wife Bebba.
		In the Wars of the Roses, Bamburgh was held by the Lancastrians and in 1464 it was captured by Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, who pounded it to pieces with artillery before it surrendered.
		The castle was eventually bequeathed for charitable purposes and a major restoration programme was started in the mid 18th century that continued in stages into the early 19th century.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/bamburgh/bamburgh_hist.php (452 words)

	Bamburgh Castle, King Arthur
		Bamburgh Castle is reputed to be Lancelot's fortress Joyous Guard by Malory, though he does offer the castle at Alnwick (about 15 miles south of Bamburgh Castle) as an alternative.
		The castle in the King Arthur legend was originally known as Dolorous Guard and was owned by a wicked despot.
		Bamburgh Castle today is huge and is on a rock separated from the sea by dunes and grasses.
	www.legendofkingarthur.co.uk /northern-england/bamburgh-castle.htm (137 words)

	CastleXplorer - Bamburgh Castle
		Standing high on a basalt outcrop, overlooking the North Sea, Bamburgh Castle is one of the most impressive looking castles in England.
		In 1464, during the Wars of the Roses, Bamburgh became the first castle to succumb to cannon fire, suffering heavy damage.
		The ruins of the castle were restored and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries leaving little of the earlier fortifications.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/bamburgh/bamburgh.php (133 words)

	Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
		Bamburgh Castle HistoryBamburgh's Norman Keep has stood on the basalt crag for almost nine centuries, but even that great span of time covers less than half of the rock's history of occupation.
		At that time, Bamburgh lay in territory belonging to a native tribe known as the Votadini; and it is likely that this natural fortress was then the stronghold of a local tribal leader.
		In 547 Bamburgh itself appears in history as the seat of an Anglo-Saxon king, Ida; and from that time on it emerges clearly in the written records as the 'capital' of the early English kings north of the Tyne.
	www.camelotintl.com /heritage/castles/north_east/bambu.html (1097 words)

	Bamburgh
		The castle, which is one of the oldest in the kingdom, stands on a perpendicular rock close to the sea, above the level of which it is 150 feet.
		The superintendence of these repairs being committed to Dr. Sharpe, one of the trustees, and afterwards Archdeacon of Northumberland, he converted the upper parts of the building into granaries, whence, in times of scarcity, corn might be sold to the poor, at a cheap rate.
		In 1801 the population of Bamburgh was 295 ; in 1811, 298 ; in 1821, 342 ; and in 1831, 417.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Northumberland/bamburgh.htm (843 words)

	Bamburgh Castle, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Dominating the Northumberland coastline, south of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh Castle is the home of the Armstrong family.
		Open to the public are the King’s Hall, the Cross hall, reception rooms, the Bakehouse as well as the Armoury and the Dungeon.
		At present, the Bamburgh Research Project is excavating near to the castle, investigating the story of the area through the last 3000 years.
	www.discovertheborders.co.uk /places/17.html (125 words)

	Bamburgh Castle Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland England English
		Bamburgh Castle is a magnificent stone keep and bailey fortress, built on an impregnable rocky outcrop, that dominates the coast.
		In the village churchyard is Bamburgh Tower and 6 miles west is Belford Castle.
		Bamburgh Castle is located in the village centre, on the headland.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_north/75/bamburghcastle.htm (188 words)

	Uktravel.com - Castle Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Bamburgh Castle is probably the finest castle in England.
		The earldom was revived for a short time in the 12th century and given to Henry the son of David I of Scotland, at a time when Northumberland lay within the orbit of the Kingdom of the Scots.
		The castle is open to the public 11am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) from April to October.
	www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=Bamburgh&offset=0 (425 words)

	Bamburgh. Northumberland
		The Village of Bamburgh is the ancient capital of Northumbria and the cradle of the regions history, famous for the magnificent castle that dominates the coastline.
		She was born in 1815, daughter of the keeper of the longstone lighthouse on the Farne Islands.
		She was claimed by tuberculosis in 1842 and was buried in Bamburgh churchyard, opposite the museum that commemorates this young womens bravery.
	www.berwick.org.uk /bamburgh/bamburgh.htm (339 words)

	Bamburgh Castle on AboutBritain.com
		The Castle became the passion of the 1st Baron Armstrong, engineer and industrialist, who, in the 1890's, began its renovation and refurbishment.
		Bamburgh was passed down through the family to the late Lord Armstrong, who personally oversaw the completion of his ancestor's dream.
		This remarkable castle with its alarming dungeons and torture chamber has, since the twelve-hundreds, been continuously owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations.
	www.aboutbritain.com /BamburghCastle.htm (465 words)

	Bamburgh Castle Photos, Northumberland Cam (©).
		Bamburgh Castle dominates the skyline for miles around in all directions.
		The castle was attacked throughout the centuries and withstood many sieges, but was breached during the Wars of the Roses.
		Bamburgh Castle seen from the south approach to the village.
	www.northumberland-cam.com /castles/bamburgh-castle/index.htm (228 words)

	The castle today. (Page 1)
		The castle is open to the public 11am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) from March 17th to the end of October.
		The castle was very badly damaged in the siege of 1464 and no repairs of substance carried out for a further 300 years, by which time the walls and buildings, with the exception of the keep were in a state of ruin.
		The north wall of the castle with the wall of the Inner Ward above, photographed from within a tower on the seaward side of the castle.
	www.users.zetnet.co.uk /bamburghproject/Castle.html (582 words)

	Bamburgh Castle Archaeology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		This page is principally about the activities of the members of the “Bamburgh Research Project” an archaeological research project, set up in 1996 to investigate the archaeology of the Bamburgh area.
		In 1998 an excavation just to the east of the castle was undertaken to establish the exact whereabouts of an ancient burial ground at the Bowl Hole.
		The rock cut feature was examined from the metal ladder that extends down from the keep to the access tunnel, which extends to meet it from the base of the castle rock, and also by climbers who abseiled down to the base of the well from the access tunnel.
	www.bamburghcastle.com /bc-archaeology.htm (2138 words)

	Bamburgh Glebe House and Cottages - NORTH COUNTRY WEB
		The origins of Bamburgh and some of the first references to it, date back as far as the Romans, prior to AD 547 it was known to be a Celtic stronghold and fortified town called "Dinguayrdi" or "Dinguoaroy".
		The castle remained in Royal hands, and had a strong historic role, particularly during the Border Wars and during the Wars of the Roses, it was used by Queen Margaret, wife of Henry VI as her fortress.
		Apart from the castle the church is probably the oldest building in the village, the square tower at the west end of the building dates from the 13th.
	www.northumbrian-coast.co.uk /bamburgh.htm (1151 words)

	English Castles - Bamburgh Castle
		The present castle began as a Saxon stronghold, and was later developed by the Normans to become one of the most powerful castles of the North, playing an important role in warding off numerous Scottish invasions.
		Even 1500 years ago Bamburgh Castle remained impregnable against attack, and had it not been for the capture of the Earl of Northumberland outside of the castle, William the Conqueror may never have taken Bamburgh Caslte in 1095.
		Bamburgh Castle presents a daunting sight in the 21st century, but 800 years ago it must have been a harsh and menacing environment to stumble across.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /castles/bamburgh%20castle.htm (468 words)

	SINE Project, Structure Details for Bamburgh Castle
		On his death the castle fell into the hands of Dr Sharpe, a trustee of the charity endowed in Crewe's will, and in 1757 the castle was made habitable, and various buildings converted into school, infirmary, lighthouse and granary.
		In the 19th century the castle was appropriated by Lord Armstrong, and between 1894 and 1904 extensively restored.
		Ferguson, C J: Rebuilt Bamburgh Castle at the end of the 19th century.
	www.sine.newcastle.ac.uk /view_structure_information.asp?struct_id=20 (284 words)

	EBK: Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Bamburgh went on to become one of the major strongholds of the Bernician, and subsequently the Northumbrian, Royal family.
		The chapel in the castle, of which only the foundations remain, was dedicated to him and once held several of his relics.
		In this guise, it was a castle near Joyous Guard to which the captured Sir Palomides was being taken for execution before his rescue by Lancelot.
	www.earlybritishkingdoms.com /archaeology/bamburgh.html (1105 words)

	Tourist attractions near Bamburgh Castle Hotel - Northumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The beach at Bamburgh is overlooked by the impressive Bamburgh Castle....
		Bamburgh "pant" is situated on the village green in the heart of...
		Bamburgh War Memorial is situated at the foot of a cliff upon...
	www.ukhotel.com /northumbria/attractions/bamburgh-castle.htm (260 words)

	Bamburgh Castle
		Bamburgh Castle stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of beautiful sandy beach, dominating the North Northumbrian coastline.
		The Castle was the passion of the 1st Baron Armstrong, engineer and industrialist, who, in the 1890's, began its renovation and refurbishment.
		Today, Bamburgh Castle is still the home of the Armstrong family, and visitors are able to enjoy what has been described as the finest castle in all England.
	www.signpost.co.uk /yorkshire_and_north_east_england/bamburgh_castle.htm (287 words)

	Bamburgh Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 43)
		Bamburgh, a seaside village dominated by the magnificent Bamburgh Castle.
		Once the capital of the 7th century Kingdom of Northumbria, it is now a seaside village dominated by the magnificent Bamburgh Castle, overlooking mile upon mile of golden sands.
		During the Wars of the Roses, however, it was the first castle in England to succumb to gunfire when it fell to the artillery of Edward IV.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/bamburgh.html (543 words)

	Bamburgh Castle and Budle Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Bamburgh Castle, seems to grow out of the basalt outcrop it stands upon.
		Bamburgh Castle, the Inner Farne Island and St Cuthbert
		I've walked around the edge of the castle although there is another track from the car park leading to the sand dunes and the beach.
	www.shottonlad.plus.com /bamburgh.html (770 words)

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