Etal Castle Discover the bloody history of border warfare
The story of
Etal Castle began in 1314 when Robert Manners was granted a
licence to fortify his home for protection against Scottish
raiders with the addition of curtain walls, corner-towers and a
gatehouse.
Etal Castle was
thrown into the forefront of national events in 1513 when an army
of 30,000 Scots led by James IV invaded England. Etal Castle fell
to the Scots but in the bloody battle which ensued on nearby
Flodden Hill the invaders were defeated. In 1547 the castle was
transferred to Royal ownership.
An award-winning
exhibition tells the story of the Battle of Flodden and and of the border warfare
which existed here until the union of the English and
Scottish crowns in 1603. The remains of this early 14th-century
border castle dominate the picturesque village of Etal.
Award-Winning Exhibition
Parking in Village Free Audio Tour
Award-Winning Exhibition Picnic Facilities
Toilets in Village Gift Shop
How to find us:
By Car: In Etal Village 10½m SW of Berwick
By Bus: Border Villager No.267 (Berwick-Wooler)
Telephone: 01670 533128 for further details
Etal Castle
Parking in Village