Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. 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.
St Peter the Fisherman
Church
St Peter the Fisherman is a church, which is situated 1 mile southwest of Dunstanburgh Castle.
Craster Lifeboat Station
Building
Craster Lifeboat Station is located at West End… Craster Lifeboat Station is situated 1 mile southwest of Dunstanburgh Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Craster and Dunstan.
Craster
Village
Craster is a small fishing village on the Northumberland coast of England, eight miles from Alnwick.
Embleton
Village
Embleton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Northumberland. Embleton 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
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