Photographs of Barnard Castle

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Barnard Castle Gate Barnard Castle Inner Bailey Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, in the ancient capital of Teesdale, was built by Bernard de Bailliol between 1112 and 1132. The castle passed into the hands of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. King Richard III inherited it through his wife, Anne Neville. The Castle remained a fortress until 1569 when, during the Great Rebellion in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, it was held in the Queens' name by Sir George Bowes of Streatlam for eleven days against the insurgents. The dismantling began in 1630 and has continued. The remains are now in the care of English Heritage.

The Great Hall from the Tower Castle walls
The Keep from the Outer Bailey The Keep from the Inner Bailey The Keep from the Gun Terrace

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