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The St, Bowes, Barnard Castle DL12 9HP, United KingdomMap
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  • Hillary S
    Hillary S
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    Castle ruins hidden away

    These castle ruins can be accessed from a backroad behind the parish church (park on main street of village and walk through). The stone castle was originally built within the perimeter of a Roman for...

    Reviewed on Aug 6, 2023
  • MadamKay
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    Only a short visit required

    If you’re driving through Bowes, which is pretty enough, then it’ll probably be worth a quick look. But, seriously, don’t go out of your way. Historical? Yes. Much to it? No. The views around are love...

    Reviewed on May 8, 2023
  • Carol B
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    BOWES CASTLE

    Sunday 29th August 2021, My husband and I went to visit Bowes Castle under the care of the English Heritage. Bowes Castle was built between 1171 and 1187 on the site of the Roman fort of Lavatris. ...

    Reviewed on Oct 4, 2021
  • EuanC25
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    Worth a look

    Not much to see, if you're passing by I'd recommend having a look, but I wouldn't travel any great distance to get to it. You can also combine it with a trip to Barnard, Brough and Brougham Castles wh...

    Reviewed on Aug 15, 2021
  • richardmP1661JV
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    Good for a quick visit

    This is well worth a stop if you are passing nearby. There is only a small single keep here but that is still interesting enough. Interesting history and part of a line of castles across this part of ...

    Reviewed on May 16, 2021
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