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	Dunstanburgh Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dunstanburgh Castle lies on a spectacular headland on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton.
		The castle is the largest in Northumberland and the site shows traces of much earlier occupation before the erection of the castle was started in 1313 by the Earl of Lancaster.
		Many visitors find the walk itself an important and pleasant part of the experience of visiting Dunstanburgh as it presents them with close-up coastal views as well as the castle looming in the visitors' sight as they near it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dunstanburgh (769 words)

	Great-Castles.com - Castle Legends - The Ghosts of Dunstanburgh Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dunstanburgh was once the largest castle in Northumberland, but today only fragments remain.
		The castle was built by the Earl of Lancaster in the 14th century and was fortified in the 1380s.
		Dunstanburgh is still home to its builder and a few others........
	www.great-castles.com /dunstanburghghost.html (399 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dunstanburgh Castle stands perched high on a cliff overlooking the North Sea just north of Craster in Northumberland.
		It was built by Thomas, second Earl of Lancaster between 1313 and 1316 as a refuge.
		Dunstanburgh thus became a royal castle and a Lancastrian stronghold during the Wars of the Roses until it fell in 1462 when the incumbent, Sir Ralph Percy surrendered it and swore an oath of allegiance to Edward IV.
	www.thebournes.demon.co.uk /uk_dunst.htm (262 words)

	CastleXplorer - Dunstanburgh Castle
		The best thing about Dunstanburgh Castle is its dramatic location on a crag above the sea, and the 1½ mile walk along the coast from the nearest car park.
		The castle was built between 1313 and 1325 for Thomas Earl of Lancaster, nephew of King Edward II.
		Dunstanburgh Castle was a Lancastrian stronghold during the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1485), and suffered heavy damage from cannon, leaving the castle in ruins.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/dunstanburgh/dunstanburgh_links.php (223 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Dunstanburgh Castle
		It is the largest castle in Northumbria, and served as an outpost of the Lancastrian side during the Wars of the Roses.
		Dunstanburgh Castle was built in 1316 by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and later enlarged by John of Gaunt.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Dunstanburgh+Castle (152 words)

	UK-GolfGuide.com: : Golfers' Reports on Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, Embleton in England
		Dunstanburgh is a course that you will always look forward to playing and like traditional links courses its challenges vary according to the vagaries of wind and tide.
		Dunstanburgh costs £20 per day during the week (2003), and is part of the 2-fore-1 discount scheme, but can only be used after midday.
		Dunstanburgh is a Braid jewel that, if it were in Scotland, would have scores of golfers making a transatlantic golfing pilgrimage to it.
	www.uk-golfguide.com /england/25554_reports.html (2167 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dunstanburgh Castle is the largest castle in Northumberland covering 11 acres although only fragments remain today.
		Another resident, and probably the most famous, is the ghost of Sir Guy the Seeker.
		Sir Guy was a knight who stumbled upon Dunstanburgh Castle whilst on his search for the Holy Grail one dark and stormy night.
	ghostsofthenortheast.150m.com /Dunstanburgh_Castle.htm (2837 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Further along the curtain wall is the Constable's Tower, a high quality residence befitting the importance of the keeper of the castle in the absence of the lord.
		Dunstanburgh came into the hands of the crown when Henry IV, John of Gaunt's son, usurped the throne.
		During the Wars of the Roses, it was besieged, although not attacked in 1462, and after eating their horses, the garrison, under the command of Sir Ralph Percy, were starved into surrender.
	www.heritage.me.uk /castles/dunsbrgh.htm (907 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle
		Perched high on a cliff, Dunstanburgh Castle is now largely ruinous although it rated at one time among the largest and grandest castles in the north of England.
		Dating from the 14th century, the castle was protected on two sides by the sheer cliff face and the sea.
		Despite the ruinous state of Dunstanburgh Castle, it presents a formidable and imposing sight from a distance.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /castles/dunstanburgh%20castle.htm (352 words)

	golf course northumberland - Dunstanburgh Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Welcome to what we consider is the friendliest golf course in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle nestles in Embleton Bay near Alnwick in Northumberland and boasting one of the finest courses in the area.
		The course here at Dunstanburgh Castle, which is a links course and was created by the great architect James Braid, boasts spectacular scenery.
		Sit in one of our window seats and sample some of the food and beverages on offer, where you can enjoy views of the course, leading down to the sea and south to the castle before trying your luck out on the fairways.
	www.longstone.com /dgc/index.htm (219 words)

	Photographic images of Dunstanburgh Castle and the surrounding coastline.
		The eerie skeleton of Dunstanburgh Castle seen through a sea fret is one of the spectacular sights of the Northumberland coast.
		It is believed to have been a site for Roman and British strongholds but the existing castle was built in the 14th C by Thomas Earl of Lancaster who was executed for treason 9 years after he started the castle.
		Dunstanburgh Castle is a National Trust property, under the Guardianship of English Heritage.
	www.ejr.ndo.co.uk /dunst.html (237 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle Craster Northumberland England English
		Dunstanburgh Castle is a magnificent 14th century stone keep and bailey fortress, built on a spectacular coastal site.
		The massive keep-gatehouse has two hugh three storey drum towers flanking the gateway and above this gate on the second floor is a Great Hall.
		Dunstanburgh Castle is located on the headland, one and a half miles from Craster.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_north/75/dunstanburghcastle.htm (163 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle Photos, Northumberland Cam (©).
		Dunstanburgh Castle occupies one of the most dramatic locations of any castle in Northumberland, perched on a headland just north of Craster.
		The Castle was built in the reign of Edward II, by the Earl of Lancaster, High Sherriff of England who was executed as a traitor before it was finished.
		Dunstanburgh Castle seen from the footpath from Craster.
	www.northumberland-cam.com /castles/dunstanburgh-castle/index.htm (191 words)

	Michael Shanks » Dunstanburgh, Northumberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dunstanburgh is too bleak and fits into a Romantic view too easily.
		One of the reasons I am really excited about the recent research is that it shows how an apparently Romantic ruin in natural setting actually occupied a carefully composed place in a manipulated landscape — it stands as an exemplar of the discontents of Romanticism.
		As you know Gaunt was not only involved in Dunstanburgh; he modified much of Kenilworth, and was the local rival to the builder of Bodiam.
	traumwerk.stanford.edu /~mshanks/weblog/index.php?p=103 (1176 words)

	Archaeologists Unlock Hidden Past Of Dunstanburgh Castle - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, ...
		Owned by the National Trust and managed by English Heritage, Dunstanburgh was built in 1313 by Earl Thomas of Lancaster and sits dramatically on the North East coastline.
		When the radar station closed down, Italian POWs were moved in and when the archaeologists cleared a mass of bushes, they found the remains of garden terraces similar to the vineyards and olive groves of the POWs’ homeland.
		It is commonly believed that Dunstanburgh was built in response to Scottish raids, but Stewart says it was more likely to have been created as a showpiece for Earl Thomas, the richest man in England after the King.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /nwh/ART20348.html (867 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle : Properties : Properties & Events : English Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle was built at a time of political crisis and Anglo-Scottish conflict, when relations soured between King Edward II and his nephew, Thomas Earl of Lancaster, who built the castle.
		The fallout from their quarrel led eventually to rebellion and the capture and execution of Thomas in 1322.
		It had been built on the grandest possible scale and had reflected the lavish tastes of the earl, but was then left to ruin, perceived to be of no further use.
	www.english-heritage.org.uk /server.php?show=conProperty.125 (207 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle - a walk from Craster - Walking Britain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The shore is backed by rocks of a volcanic nature - a dolerite sill - providing a tough barrier to the erosive power of the sea.
		Dating from 1314, with a long and often tempestuous history, Dunstanburgh is the largest of the Northumberland Castles and is open to the public.
		Stay with the main path until you almost reach the castle entrance before veering left to follow a clear path skirting the western side of the fortifications.
	www.walkingbritain.co.uk /walks/walks2/w199.shtml (326 words)

	Cracking Walls Threaten Dunstanburgh Castle - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and ...
		Dunstanburgh Castle has stared defiantly out to sea from the windswept coast of Northumberland since the fourteenth century and attracts over 35,000 visitors each year.
		"Dunstanburgh has stood the test of some turbulent times, but all buildings must be looked after if they're to survive," explained Peter de Lange, English Heritage Assistant Director for the North East.
		This is not the first time Dunstanburgh has had such repair work; in the 1920s, a fissure running the length of the tower and measuring six to 12 inches across had to have similar treatment.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /nwh_gfx_en/ART13561.html (470 words)

	Alnwick Strongholds Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The largest castle in Northumberland, it is now a ruined shell but spectacular whether approached from inland or from the coastal footpath from Craster.
		This is a delightful walk on deep turf with the sea to the right and the dramatic outline of Dunstanburgh ahead.
		Dunstanburgh Castle is said to be haunted by the Earl of Lancaster who was executed for being on the wrong side.
	www.borderreivers.co.uk /Border%20Castles/S%20dunstanburgh1.htm (188 words)

	The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel, Northumberland - Accommodation, Restaurant, Tourism, Northern England, UK
		The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel, Northumberland - Accommodation, Restaurant, Tourism, Northern England, UK We are just 10 minutes walk from the pristine golden sands of Embleton Bay and the imposing ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
		The castles of Alnwick, Dunstanburgh, Warkworth, Bamburgh, Chillingham and Lindisfarne can be reached within 30 minutes or less.
		Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club is only a few hundred yards away.
	www.dunstanburghcastlehotel.co.uk /outandabout.htm (302 words)

	Craster Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB
		In recent years, Craster has become famous as one of the key locations for the "Distant Shores" TV drama series, starring Peter Davidson and Samatha Bond.
		Dunstanburgh Castle is reached via a 1 mile coastal walk from Craster car park.
		Adjacent to Embleton Bay and historic Dunstanburgh castle.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/text_craster.htm (402 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club - Embleton - Northumberland - NE66 3XQ
		Below are the details of the Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club.
		We have a comprehensive database of UK golf courses which can be accessed by clicking here.
		If you intend to play at the Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club then we hope you enjoy your round.
	www.coolbreeze.co.uk /golf_courses/dunstanburgh_castle_golf_club.html (130 words)

	Tynemouth to Dunstanburgh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The village is known for its kippers which are smoked on oak chippings to give them the distinctive Northumbrian flavour.
		At Craster a mile long footpath leads to the extensive coastal ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, which are situated on a Whin Sill outcrop overlooking the sea.
		The legend states that on a wild stormy night, many centuries ago, a young knight by the name of Sir Guy the Seeker was looking for shelter at Dunstanburgh when he was approached by the wizard.
	www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Tynemouth%20to%20Dunstanburgh.htm (2603 words)

	Link to Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Craster's kippers are still cured in a 19th century smoke house situated by the harbour.
		Useful for when you return from the beautiful walk to Dunstanburgh Castle.
		There is a car park, and, from the village, there is a delightful coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle.
	www.borderreivers.co.uk /Border%20Villages/Craster.htm (138 words)

	Smokestack Books: Dunstanburgh by Katrina Porteous (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		An epic of the wild Northumbrian coast, invoking history, myth and memory.
		No road leads to Dunstanburgh Castle; but over the course of a year Katrina Porteous, who lives within sight of this lonely Northumbrian ruin, visited it in all weathers, minutely observing its seasonal changes.
		The result is this poem, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2004.
	www.smokestack-books.co.uk /books/porteous.html (253 words)

	Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
		JMW Turner was so entranced by the sight of this romantic ruin on the Northumbrian coast that he painted Dunstanburgh Castle three times.
		Two enormous gatehouse towers remain from the original structure built by Henry of Lancaster and subsequently upgraded by John of Gaunt in the 1370's.
		Highly recommended is the one and a half mile walk from Craster car park over the moor and along the coast to Dunstanburgh.
	www.camelotintl.com /heritage/castles/north_east/dunsta.html (78 words)

	Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club
		Set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the golf course curves gently around the golden sands of Beautiful Embleton Bay.
		The Northernmost end of the course abuts Newton Pool which is a freshwater nature reserve, while at the southern end the bewitching ruins of Dunstanburgh castle stand upon imposing cliffs and form a magnificent backdrop to the 13th green.
		It was the golfing genius James braid who in 1922 turned Dunstanburgh into the current challenging 18 hole course.
	www.greenfeesavers.co.uk /eng10/dunstanburghcastle.html (160 words)

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