Etal Castle was built as a defence against the raiding Scots in the mid-14th century. It fell to James IV's invading Scot army in 1513 just before the defeat at Flodden. It fell into disrepair after the joining of England and Scotland when castles here where no longer needed.
Now it's owned and managed by English Heritage. Admission is free and you can wonder around the ruins. Open at weekends.

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1. Etal Castle, Ford Castle & Heatherslaw Cornmill loop from Etal

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2. Etal Castle – Etal Village and Castle Ruins loop from Etal

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3. Etal Castle – Etal Village and Castle Ruins loop from Etal

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Location: Ford, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Etal Castle

1. Etal Castle, Ford Castle & Heatherslaw Cornmill loop from Etal

2. Etal Castle – Etal Village and Castle Ruins loop from Etal

3. Etal Castle – Etal Village and Castle Ruins loop from Etal

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