The Top 6 Castles around Scargill
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Scargill. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Scargill. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Barnard Castle Ruins
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The castle was built by the Normans shortly after the conquest of the region, but experienced the greatest importance under Bernard de Bailleul in the second half of the twelfth …
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Egglestone Abbey Ruins
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The spectacular ruins of Egglestone Abbey occupy a picturesque spot above the River Tees. The crumbling ruins are all that survives of a small Premonstratensian monastery that was founded in …
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Bowes Castle Ruins
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The magnificent ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep are on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. The English Heritage-owned castle …
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Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle
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This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.
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Ravensworth Castle Ruins
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Ravensworth Castle is a grade II listed building dating from the 14th century but with frequent changes until 1808.
It is now in ruins as in 1935 coal was mined …
It is now in ruins as in 1935 coal was mined …
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