Wark Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Wark Castle is a castle in Northumberland. The Albion Guide lists 32 castles in the county; this is one of them. Nearby castles include Cornhill Castle, Moneylaws Castle and Etal Castle.

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