Dunstanburgh Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of in northern England, between the villages of and . The castle was built by Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322, taking advantage of the site's natural defences and the existing earthworks of an Iron Age fort.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St Peter the Fisherman and Craster Lifeboat Station.
is a church, which is situated 1 mile southwest of Dunstanburgh Castle.
is located at West End… is situated 1 mile southwest of Dunstanburgh Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Craster and Dunstan.
is a small fishing village on the coast of England, eight miles from .
is a village and civil parish in the county of . is situated 2 miles northwest of Dunstanburgh Castle.

Dunstanburgh Castle

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Latitude
55.48333° or 55° 29′ north
Longitude
-1.58333° or 1° 35′ west
Open location code
9C7WFCM8+8M
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