Abberwick medieval village

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Abberwick medieval village is a tower house in Northumberland. The Albion Guide lists 29 tower houses in the county; this is one of them. Edlingham Castle and Alnwick Castle are among the castles within 6.1 km. For arrivals by rail, Alnmouth Station is 10.7 km to the east.

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