Bewcastle Castle

Bewcastle Castle stands on the site of a former Roman fort in a remote northwestern English village, rich with border history and medieval significance. Constructed between 1340–1360 using material from the underlying Roman outpost, the castle served as a motte and bailey fortress defending against Scottish raids and Border Reivers during the turbulent 15th–16th centuries. Located approximately 10 kilometres south of Hadrian's Wall, Bewcastle features a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon cross among its grounds and provides sanctuary insights for locals during medieval conflict periods. The Graham family held the property from 1629 through the 20th century, and the site remains accessible as part of Bewcastle's broader historical landscape.