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Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland

Hallam Ashley1973

Historic England

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

Originally a motte and bailey castle, Alnwick had evolved by 1138 into a stone border castle with a shell keep. It was greatly fortified after its purchase in 1309 by Henry de Percy.

Historic England Archive BB78/06705

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  • Title: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland
  • Creator: Hallam Ashley
  • Date created: 1973
  • Rights: Copyright Historic England Archive
  • Medium: Cellulose acetate negative
Historic England

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