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St John the Baptist is a mediaeval (11th century) church in Edlingham in the English county of Northumberland. The church is mostly Norman, from two periods, the late 11th – early 12th century and late 12th century. The chancel arch and the south porch, with its rare Norman tunnel vault, are late 11th century, and the north aisle arcade is from the late 12th century. The columns are circular and the capitals are scalloped with bands of nail-head. The defensible west tower may also have been begun in the late 12th century, but completed later.
The church is adjacent to Edlingham Castle, a 13th-century castle with 16th-century battlements and defences.
Nice wee ruined castle. Easy to access along a grass path. Nice and tranquil.
Stewart HillMar 28, 2018
A great example of how the gentry had to fortify their homes to defend against the Border Reivers. Despite being largely ruined, it does allow you to understand the construction and strata in its history. It's worth stopping at if you're passing as it's free (managed by English Heritage).
Luna Boston TerrierJan 11, 2018
Fantastic walks and views. Interesting history.
susan brayJan 3, 2018
Worth a look but not much left at all. Parking is limited at the church next to it
Richy HypnoOct 15, 2017
Lovely. Short walk to a splendid castle.
Peta GwytherJan 4, 2018
Such a peaceful place. Not the biggest of castles but very interesting.
Jacqueline MurrayMay 10, 2018
Really lovely 11th century castle, church interesting
Ean CookJun 5, 2018
Passed so many times but visited this time so much history to take in and also the old church and viaduct take a picnic
Richard HardingJun 2, 2018
Nice peaceful castle. Even though it's a ruin it's quite easy to see the layout and on a smaller scale than other castles. The church is definitely good for a visit...
Phil VaudinJun 14, 2018
Was passing and called in lovely church and castle. The ruins of the castle are not huge but it was good to see it and there were some details you don't often see.
Mike AcasterJul 2, 2018
Lovely place, Great view from road. Lovely 11c church and fortress ruins.
dermot mJul 15, 2018
Lovely spot for a picnic. Historic ruin set in picturesque surroundings
trevor riantJun 27, 2018
Visit free, castle / stronghold built for refuge from the border raids, also take a look around the historic church.
Derek SmithAug 9, 2018
Really quirky place .. the tower looks like it's going to fall down adding to the thrill.
Michael SearleAug 16, 2018
Free and located in rolling hills of Northumberland. Worth a visit if you’ve got some spare time
Mark MilliganAug 9, 2018
Nice wee ruined castle. Easy to access along a grass path. Nice and tranquil.
Stewart HillMar 28, 2018
A great example of how the gentry had to fortify their homes to defend against the Border Reivers. Despite being largely ruined, it does allow you to understand the construction and strata in its history. It's worth stopping at if you're passing as it's free (managed by English Heritage).
Luna Boston TerrierJan 11, 2018
Fantastic walks and views. Interesting history.
susan brayJan 3, 2018
Worth a look but not much left at all. Parking is limited at the church next to it
Richy HypnoOct 15, 2017
Lovely. Short walk to a splendid castle.
Peta GwytherJan 4, 2018
Such a peaceful place. Not the biggest of castles but very interesting.
Jacqueline MurrayMay 10, 2018
Really lovely 11th century castle, church interesting
Ean CookJun 5, 2018
Passed so many times but visited this time so much history to take in and also the old church and viaduct take a picnic
Richard HardingJun 2, 2018
Nice peaceful castle. Even though it's a ruin it's quite easy to see the layout and on a smaller scale than other castles. The church is definitely good for a visit...
Phil VaudinJun 14, 2018
Was passing and called in lovely church and castle. The ruins of the castle are not huge but it was good to see it and there were some details you don't often see.
Mike AcasterJul 2, 2018
Lovely place, Great view from road. Lovely 11c church and fortress ruins.
dermot mJul 15, 2018
Lovely spot for a picnic. Historic ruin set in picturesque surroundings
trevor riantJun 27, 2018
Visit free, castle / stronghold built for refuge from the border raids, also take a look around the historic church.
Derek SmithAug 9, 2018
Really quirky place .. the tower looks like it's going to fall down adding to the thrill.
Michael SearleAug 16, 2018
Free and located in rolling hills of Northumberland. Worth a visit if you’ve got some spare time
Mark MilliganAug 9, 2018
Nice wee ruined castle. Easy to access along a grass path. Nice and tranquil.
Stewart HillMar 28, 2018
A great example of how the gentry had to fortify their homes to defend against the Border Reivers. Despite being largely ruined, it does allow you to understand the construction and strata in its history. It's worth stopping at if you're passing as it's free (managed by English Heritage).
Luna Boston TerrierJan 11, 2018
Fantastic walks and views. Interesting history.
susan brayJan 3, 2018
Worth a look but not much left at all. Parking is limited at the church next to it
Richy HypnoOct 15, 2017
Lovely. Short walk to a splendid castle.
Peta GwytherJan 4, 2018
Such a peaceful place. Not the biggest of castles but very interesting.
Jacqueline MurrayMay 10, 2018
Really lovely 11th century castle, church interesting
Ean CookJun 5, 2018
Passed so many times but visited this time so much history to take in and also the old church and viaduct take a picnic
Richard HardingJun 2, 2018
Nice peaceful castle. Even though it's a ruin it's quite easy to see the layout and on a smaller scale than other castles. The church is definitely good for a visit...
Phil VaudinJun 14, 2018
Was passing and called in lovely church and castle. The ruins of the castle are not huge but it was good to see it and there were some details you don't often see.
Mike AcasterJul 2, 2018
Lovely place, Great view from road. Lovely 11c church and fortress ruins.
dermot mJul 15, 2018
Lovely spot for a picnic. Historic ruin set in picturesque surroundings
trevor riantJun 27, 2018
Visit free, castle / stronghold built for refuge from the border raids, also take a look around the historic church.
Derek SmithAug 9, 2018
Really quirky place .. the tower looks like it's going to fall down adding to the thrill.
Michael SearleAug 16, 2018
Free and located in rolling hills of Northumberland. Worth a visit if you’ve got some spare time
Mark MilliganAug 9, 2018
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