Warkworth Castle - Northumbria by ejn
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Warkworth Castle sits on a defensive mound in a loop of the River Coquet. Although the village of Warkworth dates back to at least the 8th century, the first castle which wasoriginally constructed as a wooden fortress,was not built until after the Norman Conquest. It was later ceded to the Percy family, who held it, and resided there on and off (dependent on the state of their often stormy relationship with the Royalty of the time) until the 16th century. .During this period the castle was rebuilt with sandstone curtain walls and greatly reinforced. The imposing keep, overlooking the village of Warkworth was added during the late 14th century. It was refurbished, with much refaced stonework, by the Dukes of Northumberland in the late 19th century. The Percys also inhabited nearby Alnwick Castle which is the second largest inhabited castle in England.
Comments (20)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
blauvogel
This is a very, very good work. Thank you for this.
Simpleworks
Outstanding image, superb shot, excellent post work.
jophoto
Wonderful image! Looks like an old hand colored engraving! *****
spselfr
Fantastic work and amazing Photoshop work, how did you do the old and peeling paper to the image?
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful structure! Excellent capture!
Sea_Dog
Amazing work - a real masterpiece. Well done
Flint_Hawk
Fabulous presentation & awesome work you've done on this capture!
durleybeachbum
Clever stuff.
jocko500
wonderful done
ragouc
Cool postwork.
alanwilliams
super treatment
CarolSassy
Very impressive! Thanks for the peek! (:
qrud
I like it very good.
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful postwork !
babuci
Amazing storybook atmosphere. Excelent postwork.
0rest4wicked
great presentation!
neoexcello
Beautiful portrait. Luscious postwork. Wish I could see these first hand.
amanda_a42
Extremely beautiful and impressive, Bravo!!!
Chaosphoto
fabulous work !!