Wark in Tyndale Castle

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Wark in Tyndale Castle was a medieval building in the English county of Northumberland (grid reference NY861768 ). It was first mentioned in 13991400, [1] but a motte and bailey castle occupied the site since the 12th century. [2]

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References

Notes
  1. King 1983, p.343
  2. "Wark Castle", Pastscape, English Heritage, retrieved 11 November 2011
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