What is recorded here
Bewcastle Castle is a ruined medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century, originally built by the de Vesci family. It is significant for its strategic location near the Anglo-Scottish border and its association with the historic Bewcastle Priory, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon monastery.
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Photo: Peter McDermott · CC BY-SA 2.0