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Norham Castle
Northumberland, England, UK
Norham Castle is located in Northumberland
Norham Castle
Norham Castle
Location in Northumberland
Coordinates55°43′19″N 2°08′56″W / 55.722°N 2.149°W / 55.722; -2.149
Grid referenceNT907475

Norham Castle (sometimes Nornam) is a castle in Northumberland, England, overlooking the River Tweed, on the border between England and Scotland. It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle saw much action during the wars between England and Scotland.

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