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	Warkworth Golf Club, New Zealand
		Warkworth golf course is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque and historic town of Warkworth.
		It is also within an easy drive of Auckland city mostly on the new northern motorway.
		The 5578m course is laid out on a gently rolling landscape, with plenty of tree cover and a large water feature.
	www.warkworth.nzgolf.net (53 words)

	WARKWORTH - LoveToKnow Article on WARKWORTH
		The foundation of Warkworth church is attributed to Ceolwulf, king of Northumbria (c.
		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 late Decorated.
		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)

	Corvus '94 - Warkworth Castle
		Although the documented history of Warkworth is vague for the first centuries of occupation at the site, it is known that the territory around the castle and the associated church of St. Lawrence were presented to the monks of nearby Holy Island by the king of Northumbria, Ceolwulf, in 737.
		It was during Roger's tenure that one of the bloodiest events in Warkworth's history took place: William the Lion "the sometime Earl of Northumberland and Lord of Warkworth" besieged the castle, and, after gathering all the citizens of the area into the church, slaughtered them mercilessly.
		Warkworth received the brunt of the king's anger against the Percies, when in 1405 he led an onslaught against the fortress and forced its surrender after seven cannon bombardments pummelled the walls.
	members.aol.com /corvus1994/war.htm (1211 words)

	Warkworth Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Warkworth Castle is a ruined, although reasonably well preserved castle, situated in Warkworth, Northumberland, on a defensive mound in a loop of the River Coquet.
		It was later ceded to the Percy family, who held it, and resided there on and off (dependant on the state of their often stormy relationship with the royalty of the time) until the 16th C. During this period the castle was rebuilt with sandstone curtain walls and greatly re-inforced.
		The imposing keep, overlooking the village of Warkworth was added during the 15th C. It was refurbished, with much refaced stonework, by the Dukes of Northumberland in the late 19th C. The castle formed the backdrop for several scenes in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Warkworth_Castle (201 words)

	Warkworth Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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 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 /articles32n/northumbria-17.shtml (2228 words)

	Warkworth, New Zealand -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth is a town in the (Click link for more info and facts about Rodney District) Rodney District of (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
		Warkworth was founded in 1853 by John Anderson Brown, who named it after his birthplace, the village of (Click link for more info and facts about Warkworth, Northumberland) Warkworth, Northumberland.
		The first (A cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result) portland cement manufacturing works in the southern hemisphere was established near the town in 1884.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wa/warkworth,_new_zealand.htm (249 words)

	Mostly Medieval: Read About: Warkworth Castle, Northumberland, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In the summer of 2000 I was fortunate to be able to travel to the UK and visit many of the places I had read and dreamed about for many years.
		Warkworth is an ancient place, first recorded in the early eighth century.
		Warkworth was hammered into submission by cannons and the earl's estates were declared forfeit.
	www.skell.org /explore/warksF.htm (791 words)

	Warkworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /rebal/warkworth/warkworth.htm (938 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)

	Large Text Warkworth Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB
		The village of Warkworth is situated one mile west from the North Sea and Amble harbour and 7 miles south east of Alnwick.
		It is surrounded on three sides by the Coquet river and is dominated by the impressive presence of Warkworth Castle.
		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/large_text_warkworth.htm (473 words)

	About Warkworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The picturesque and historic township of Warkworth is located on the banks of the Mahurangi River.
		Warkworth (named after the Northumberland, UK, town) was once connected to Auckland only by steamship but is now a mere 45 minute drive along the recently extended motorway.
		Warkworth is the heart of the beautiful "Kowhai Coast", so named for the stunning (if short lived) display the Kowhai trees put on for us in spring.
	www.waltonpark.co.nz /inform.htm (247 words)

	Warkworth Matakana bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth Matakana bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation New Zealand
		Search for Warkworth as well as luxury lodges, homestay, boutique accommodations and cottage accommodation, perfect for planning your holidays and vacations.
		The historic village of Warkworth is the hub of the Kowhai Coast, which extends from Wenderholm in the south to Pakiri Beach in the north.
	www.selections.co.nz /Warkworth_Bed_Breakfast.html (327 words)

	.: Warkworth.ca :.
		Warkworth is a place you’ll want to visit, to explore, to savour and return to.
		Originally a quiet rural village in an exquisitely beautiful setting in the picturesque Northumberland Hills, Warkworth is within an easy 1 1/2 hour drive east of Toronto.
		Take a walk through our website and visit our Entertainment and Culture section to see what's happening now and look through the Calendar of Events to see what's scheduled later in the year and add those dates to your calendar.
	www.warkworth.ca (256 words)

	Ressy Report Warkworth -2nd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth were relying on the long ball through to their front runners to run onto and forced a couple of saves out from Over 35's keeper Glen Bryson who was filling in for Paul Malan who went to Melville with the First Team.
		A good excuse for our lack of attacks was that we struggled with the length of the grass, and as a result our under hit passes never found their target and our style of passing football never really got going.
		Warkworth added to their tally a minute after half time when they scored from a corner.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~don-tm/Ressy_Report_Warkworth_-_2nd.html (492 words)

	Richard III Society--Warkworth IX (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Part II: Warkworth's Chronicle: The Coronation of Edward IV through the Elevation of William Stafford, Lord Stafford of Southwyke, to the Earldom of Devonshire in Edward's Eighth Regnal Year.
		Part VI: Warkworth's Chronicle: Edward's Return from Flanders through the Death of Henry VI and the Arrests of the Rebels in Kent.
		Part VIII: Warkworth's Chronicle: The Appearance of a "Mervelous Blasynge Sterre" in January of Edward's Eleventh Regnal Year through Defeat and Capture of the Earl of Oxford at St. Michael's Mount in Cornwall in Edward's Thirteenth Regnal Year.
	www.r3.org /bookcase/warkwort/worthix.html (896 words)

	CastleXplorer - Warkworth Castle
		The original motte and bailey castle was built in the mid 12th century by Earl Henry of Northumberland, son of David I, King of Scots.
		Despite having a major castle nearby at Alnwick, they frequently resided at Warkworth and made big improvements to the castle, most notably with the addition of the great keep in the late 14th century.
		The keep is one of the finest in the country, with an advanced design that would have provided impressive accommodation as well as a status symbol worthy of such a powerful family.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/warkworth/warkworth.php (276 words)

	Warkworth Urban Area Community Profile(published) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The unemployment rate in Warkworth was 4.4 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
		The average household size in Warkworth was 2.3 people, compared with 2.7 for all of New Zealand.
		For dwellings that were rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in Warkworth was $181, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
	www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/211-ua (571 words)

	Community Centre Warkworth
		The proposed design for the new Warkworth Community Centre, how it should be funded, how much it should cost to use it and whether it meets community use expectations are just a few of the questions the council wants the Warkworth community to tackle in the next few weeks.
		The first proposal for a community centre in Warkworth was unveiled by the Rotary Club of Warkworth in 1984, but for a variety of reasons it was shelved by the Town Council.
		Three years ago the Warkworth Community Centre Group, with council support, selected a team of architects - and the outcome is the plans and proposal which are now open for community comment.
	www.rodney.govt.nz /services/community_centre_warkworth.htm (816 words)

	Warkworth Castle
		However, in the 13th century a new castle was begun with the construction of a gatehouse.
		The keep, situated at the northern most point of the castle, was built as a single unit in one continuous period during the late 14th century, whereas the outer bailey was developed over the centuries as fashions and requirements changed.
		Many of the principal buildings contained within Warkworth Castle have survived remarkably well, but even where others have not withstood the test of time to such a degree, the foundations provide a good impression of the layout.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /castles/warkworth%20castle.htm (304 words)

	Community Guide - River Country (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth Community Foundation is an independent vehicle for the distribution of funds to support and encourage improvement to services and the quality of life in Warkworth and community.
		The Warkworth Percy Historical Society collects and preserves historical records of the former Percy Township and the village of Warkworth and assists the public in researching local history and/or family history.
		Warkworth Western Weekend organization is a not-for-profit group that annually brings the sights and sounds of a real rodeo to Warkworth.
	www.infocampbellford.com /comorg.html (4519 words)

	Warkworth - an introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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)

	Richard III Society--Warkworth I (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth informs us that the Duke of Gloucester was at the Tower of London on the night of the murder of Henry.
		is in Warkworth's handwriting, for it is evidently the work of a common scribe; we fortunately possess a note of presentation in Warkworth's autography, and the fac-simile of this, with a specimen of the scribe's calligraphy, will be found at the commencement of the volume.
		From the style in which this is written, there can be no doubt that it is in Warkworth's own handwriting; and it is also evident from a comparison with several of his autographs still preserved in the library of the College.
	www.r3.org /bookcase/warkwort/worthi.html (2495 words)

	Warkworth, The Coast and Castles and C2C & Reivers Routes B & B Cycling Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth, The Coast and Castles and C2C and Reivers Routes B and B Cycling Guide
		Originally built in 1139, the main sections of the castle were constructed in the late 14th century.
		The castle, which completely dominates Warkworth, was in the hands of the Percy family for more than 600 years until given to the Crown in 1922.
	www.mediafolk.co.uk /c2c/warkworth.htm (270 words)

	The Independent, September 19, 2001 - 'Love Letters'staged as Warkworth Main Street benefit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The rejuvenation of Main Street in Warkworth will be one step closer to reality when two well known actors, both residents of Warkworth, appear in Love Letters at the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts on September 22.
		The couple moved to Warkworth last November because they fell in love with the area, and Reid wanted to live in a place were she could walk her dogs without a leash.
		Although they live in Warkworth, the couple have remained active in the Toronto area, and both are continuing to perform at a variety of venues.
	www.eastnorthumberland.com /news/news2001/newsSeptember2001/Letters09192001.html (575 words)

	Warkworth Visitor Information Centre New Zealand
		WARKWORTH UK: Located in Northumberland the Village is considered as the mother-town as founder John Anderson Brown named Warkworth NZ after that of his former home in 1853 Officially twinned in February 1992)
		WARKWORTH CANADA: Located in Ontario.Originally pursued in 1983.The first represenative group of citizens visited NZ in November 2003 to attend Warkworth NZ's 150th Anniversary celebrations(Officially twinned in November 2003)
		WARKWORTH NEW ZEALAND celebrated its Sesquicentennial during a sixteen week programme of events from October 2003 to January 2004
	www.warkworth-information.co.nz (233 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: North America: Canada: Ontario: Localities: W: Warkworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Warkworth Golf Club - This scenic 18-hole course is situated among the rolling hills of Northumberland County.
		Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival - Describes attractions, exhibitions and events for family fun at this annual outdoor celebration.
		Warkworth Western Weekend - A rodeo event conducted annually at the Warkworth Fairgrounds, with dances, breakfast and related events.
	dmoz.org /Regional/North_America/Canada/Ontario/Localities/W/Warkworth (195 words)

	WARKWORTH - Encyclopedia Britannica - WARKWORTH - JCSM's Study Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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.
	jcsm.org /StudyCenter/Encyclopedia_Britannica/VIR_WAT/WARKWORTH.html (786 words)

	Warkworth House Hotel, 16 Bridge Street, Warkworth, Alnwick presented by A1 Tourism
		We know that a stay at the Warkworth House Hotel is the right choice, so why not join us.
		At the Warkworth House Hotel we want your stay with us to be a memorable one.
		The Warkworth House Hotel acknowledges that you may want to bring your best friend along with you while you stay with us.
	www.a1tourism.com /uk/warkworth.html (511 words)

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