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WARKWORTH - LoveToKnow Article on WARKWORTH The foundation of Warkworth church is attributed to Ceolwulf, king of Northumbria (c. By the side of the Coquet above the castle is the Hermitage of Warkworth. The traditional story of the origin of the hermitage, attributing it to one of the Bertrams of Bothal Castle in this county, is told in Bishop Percys ballad The Hermit of Warkworth (1771). www.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WA/WARKWORTH.htm   (455 words)

Warkworth Hermitage -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The (The abode of a hermit) Hermitage consists of an outer portion built of (Building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose) stone, and an inner portion hewn from the steep rock above the (A large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)) river. The traditional story of the origin of the hermitage, attributing it to one of the Bertrams of Bothal Castle in this county, is told in (Click link for more info and facts about Bishop Percy) Bishop Percy's (A narrative poem of popular origin) ballad The Hermit of Warkworth (1771). Warkworth Hermitage belongs to (Click link for more info and facts about English Heritage) English Heritage and is normally open to the public, but as of 30 April 2005 it is closed "due to circumstances beyond our control". www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/W/Wa/Warkworth_Hermitage.htm   (224 words)

Historical Sites In Warkworth village there is an imposing, fortified gatehouse, constructed on the medieval bridge that spans the River Coquet, it was built with the intent of repelling invading armies. Warkworth Castle, with its soaring towers, is situated most strikingly above a wooded valley in a loop of the River Coquet - it's origins date back to a Norman Motte and Bailey castle built by Robert de Mowbray, Earl of Northumberland. This 14th century hermitage was hewn from the rock face and in use until the 16th century, when religious upheaval saw an end of hermits. www.history-tourist.com /sites/england/counties/northumberland/directory/hsites/warkworth.htm   (331 words)

Warkworth Castle And Hermitage In 1403 Hotspur fell at the Battle of Shrewsbury, and Warkworth, with other castles, was ordered by Henry IV to be placed " in safeguard and good governance." Warkworth and Hotspur's father refused to be reduced to submission, and Sir Henry dared to imprison a royal messenger. In 1670, on the death of Josceline, the eleventh earl, without male issue, Warkworth, with the other estates, devolved to Algernon, eldest son of the Duke of Somerset through his marriage with the heiress, with remainder to his son-in-law, Sir Hugh Smithson, who in due course succeeded and whose descendants are the present family. Several scenes in " Henry IV " are laid at Warkworth Castle, which Shakespeare calls "this worm-eaten hold of ragged stone" - probably a true description of it in his day, but inapplicable to the castle as Hotspur must have known it. www.oldandsold.com /articles32/northumbria-17.shtml   (2228 words)

Warkworth Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Warkworth Castle isn’t renowned for being a haunted location, but after doing some research there are ghost stories connected to the castle and there have also been sightings. Although Warkworth is at least as old as the eighth century, the first castle built here was in the mid-twelfth century, a motte and bailey structure probably of wood. Unfortunately I didn’t see or experience anything during my visit to Warkworth, the castle keep has an uneasy feel about it and it was good to be able to stay in the there for a while alone. www.ghostsofthenortheast.150m.com /Warkworth_Castle.htm   (847 words)

Warkworth Castle HE castle of Warkworth stands on a fine hill commanding charming views seaward and landward, over the winding banks and hanging woods of the beautiful Coquet river, a delightful, lively stream, that runs almost all round the castle and falls into the sea a mile further on. Beautiful woods screen the hermitage, and through their foliage the grey stone of the cliff is visible. The tradition attached to the hermitage and preserved in Bishop Percy's poem is this: the lord of Widdrington Castle, the near neighbour of Warkworth, had a beautiful daughter, named Isabel; Sir Bertram, the lord of Bothal Castle, was one of her numerous lovers. www.mspong.org /picturesque/warkworth_castle.html   (989 words)

Warkworth Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Although the place of Warkworth is at least as old as the eighth century, the first castle built here was in the mid-twelfth century, a motte and bailey structure probably of wood. In 1292, Warkworth was considered grand and safe enough for the English King Edward I to visit and it was garrisoned with troops during the Anglo-Scottish wars. At Warkworth they built the Grey Mare's Tail Tower on the east side and altered the Carrickfergus Tower, the solar, or private lord's apartment and the chapel in the south-west corner. www.heritage.me.uk /castles/warkworth.htm   (1046 words)

The Hermitage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Warkworth is 6 miles south of Alnwick on the A1068 Ashington road. The Hermitage is a grand old coaching in classic style standing on a curve in the main street of Warkworth. At the southern end of Alnmouth Bay, on the River Coquet, Warkworth is looked over from the head of the steep main street by the impressive ruins of its castle, where Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) was born in 1364. www.travelpublishing.co.uk /hiddeninnsnorth/northumberland/HIN18350.HTM   (310 words)

Warkworth - A Visitors Guide Warkworth is one of the jewels in the Northumberland crown. Although its origins are shrouded in mystery it is probable that the hermitage was built on the orders of the Percy family. Hermitage is located half a mile upstream of the castle on the north bank of the river. www.northumberland-coast.co.uk /warkworth.php   (799 words)

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Warkworth Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB Warkworth Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB This plain text version of the page is designed for printing and use by speech browsers. The village of Warkworth is situated one mile west from the North Sea and Amble harbour and 7 miles south east of Alnwick. Warkworth village itself has one main street leading up to the castle, with public houses, shops and tearooms along it, as well as private residences. www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/text_warkworth.htm   (471 words)

Warkworth Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The earliest record of Warkworth was in the eighth century but there was no castle until the twelfth century. The cost of maintaining the castle is enormous so the Duke of Northumberland passed it to the nation and it came into the custody of the Office of Works in 1922 who then later passed it to the English Heritage. Traditionally the first hermit and builder of the Hermitage was Sir Bertram, a knight who mistakenly killed his lover, Lady Isabel Widdrington, and his brother as he tried to rescue her from the Scots. www.warkworth.co.uk /WarkworthCastle.html   (459 words)

Touring Coquetdale on Britannia: Warkworth Castle Warkworth Castle, situated by the town of Warkworth on the River Coquet in view of Northumberland's eastern coastline, started its life in 1150 as an earth mound enclosure. The stone castle took shape over the centuries, and in 1332 it ended up in the hands of the influential Percys, becoming one of their chief baronial castles. In the past Warkworth Castle was a fortified residence, a great castle, and a centre of authority. www.britannia.com /tours/coquetdale/warkworth.html   (383 words)

England - Warkworth And Its Hermitage Warkworth Castle, as has been said, was the centre of this momentous conspiracy, and so skilfully and speciously was it planned that in a brief time Hotspur had letters in his possession committing nearly all the nobles of England to the support of his enterprise. To that changed outlook on life the creation of the Warkworth hermitage was probably due, and certainly it would be hard to imagine a more ideal retreat for one who fell a victim to the selfish thought that his chief business was to ensure the salvation of his own soul. Having his mind so much attuned to the past by the hermitage and the castle ruins, the visitor to this quiet northern town will be in fit condition to muse upon the long procession of humanity which has passed over Warkworth bridge since it first spanned the waters of the Coquet. www.oldandsold.com /articles30/english-ways-19.shtml   (2504 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) It is in the part of the Manor of Warkworth once called Sunderland Park, and was built as a chantry chapel in the period 1332/49, by Henry Percy 11, son of the first Percy, Lord of Alnwick; although some of it was built at a later date. George also became the agent for the park as at this time life was not so certain for the Percy’s and in 1536, the chapel and living were abandoned, as the catholic religion was not popular, particularly as the Percy family were involved in The Pilgrimage of Grace against Henry VIII. The two shafts at the northwest end are unfinished possibly due to Scottish raids in 1341, when Warkworth was sacked, an opportunity to hire fresh workers did not arise before the plague of 1349; work was finally abandoned in 1352, on the death of Henry Percy the patron of the work. www.warkworth.co.uk /TheHermitage.doc   (961 words)

WARKWORTH, Warkworth Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com WARKWORTH, a coastal hamlet set in a loop of the River Coquet a couple of miles from Amble, is best seen from the north, from where the grey-stone terraces of the long main street slope up towards the commanding remains of Warkworth Castle (daily: April-Sept 10am-6pm; Oct 10am-5pm; Nov-March 10am-1pm and 2-4pm; £2.50; EH). Warkworth is on the route of the bus service linking Alnwick, Alnmouth and Newcastle, and buses stop in Dial Place, near the church. The top spot is the splendid Sun Hotel, 6 Castle Terrace (tel 01665/711259; £70-90), which commands fine views from its perch between the castle and the river, whether from the spacious, pine-furnished bedrooms, the restaurant which specializes in local fare, or the bar and beer garden. www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/England/Warkworth/100486.htm   (415 words)

Warkworth - an introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Pesvner, in his book about the buildings of Northumberland, comments that the best route into Warkworth is from the north. The first recorded church in Warkworth is in the 8th century. Associated with Warkworth's religious life and castle is the website.lineone.net /~warkworth/warkworth.htm   (217 words)

VisitBritain : Warkworth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Near the mouth of the River Coquet, Warkworth has a sandy beach only one mile away, and fishing and boating in the river; it is dominated by the castle, set on a hill up which the main road angles and climbs. When traffic entered from the north through a narrow medieval bridge and gatehouse arch, the effect was certainly more dramatic than it is today; now a new bridge over the Coquet sweeps motorists easily into the centre and the 14th-century bridge is only for pedestrians. You can travel by boat from the castle (or follow a shady path) upstream to the Hermitage, an unusual refuge dug into the face of the bluff by a hermit in the 14th century. www.visitdemo.com /destinationguides/Northumbria/Destinations/warkworth.aspx   (287 words)

WARKWORTH - Encyclopedia Britannica - WARKWORTH - JCSM's Study Center WARKWORTH, a small town in the Wansbeck parliamentary j on the north, where its entrenchments are From the window between the inner chamber and the chapel, and from other details, the date of the work may be placed in the latter part of the 14th century, the characteristics being TOLL (etymologically, that which is numbered or counted; from a common Teutonic form, cf. www.jcsm.org /StudyCenter/Encyclopedia_Britannica/VIR_WAT/WARKWORTH.html   (786 words)

Strolling Guides - Warkworth Castle Most castles seen to have grown somewhat haphazardly over a period of centuries whilst following a basic common ground-plan, and this would seem to be the case at Warkworth, at least as far as the buildings in the Inner Bailey are concerned. Warkworth keep is clearly the work of a medieval architect (or master mason as they were called) of some genius. Warkworth Castle from near the Hermitage - Warkworth Castles Northumberland Northumbria www.strollingguides.co.uk /books/northumbria/places/warkworthcastle.php   (294 words)

Warkworth - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Warkworth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Here you will find more informations about Warkworth. Warkworth is the name of several communities in the world: *For the village in Northumberland, England, see Warkworth, Northumberland. www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Warkworth.html   (84 words)

Contact Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Warkworth, on the river Coquet is dominated by it's castle, set high on the hill, the meandering river acting as a moat. Boat trips and rowing boat hire are available throughout the summer from which you can travel along the river viewing some spectacular scenary and attractions such as Warkworths Hermitage. Warkworth has many good, traditional family run pubs which serve good quality food which is ideal for a day out. home.freeuk.net /wfallodon/area.html   (314 words)

Keys To The Past, Ref No N5405 Warkworth Castle Hermitage stands at a peaceful site on the left bank of the River Coquet, about a mile above the castle. It can be reached by a boat along the river or by a footpath along the riverbank. It is not known when it was founded, but it was probably founded by one of the 14th century lords of Warkworth. www.keystothepast.info /durhamcc/k2p.nsf/k2pdetail?readform&prn=N5405   (275 words)

45. Warkworth Castle, Northumberland [500x416] “Another interesting mixture of the ancient and the modern is to be seen at Warkworth Castle in Northumberland. I thought this looked like a nice imposing mediaeval castle (OK, medieval castle to people who spell differently) and yet is simple enough not to be too distracting. The castle fell into ruin after the Roman Catholic Percy family fought alongside the Northern Earls against Queen Elizabeth I. In 1572 the 7th Earl of Warkworth was executed and the castle was ransacked by teh Queen’s servants. www.fromoldbooks.org /Gotch/pages/045-Warkworth-Castle-Northumberland   (263 words)

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage : Properties : Properties & Events : English Heritage A hillside stronghold and home to the Percy family of Shakespearean fame, set in the beautiful historic village of Warkworth The majestic keep of Warkworth is one of the masterpieces of late medieval architecture. Together, they fought off the Scots on behalf of the King, before assisting in the removal of Richard II from the throne. As home to this great family, Warkworth was, and still is, an impressive castle. www.english-heritage.org.uk /filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=138   (302 words)

Strolling Guides - Warkworth Hermitage A pleasant walk of half a mile or so along the river bank from Warkworth brings you to the crossing point for the Warkworth Hermitage. And what an extraordinary place it is. Carved out of what was presumably a natural sandstone cave is a small Chapel, complete with rib vaulting and an Altar, a Sacristy and a pair of small rooms that are believed to be the hermit's original living quaters. Returning to Warkworth, Bertram gave all his lands and wealth away to the poor, and built the tiny Hermitage, where he lived in solitude for the rest of his life. www.strollingguides.co.uk /books/northumbria/places/warkworthhermitage.php   (757 words)

Photos of Warkworth Northumberland, UK - Northumberland Cam These photos were taken along the banks of the River Coquet at Warkworth in March 2005. North bank of the River Coquet at Warkworth. Relections of Warkworth Castle in the River Coquet. www.ljbserv.com /northumberland-cam/warkworth/5.htm   (153 words)

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