Thirlwall Castle, Northumberland
Thirlwall Castle is a 12th-century castle in Northumberland. Sir Percival Thirlwall of Thirlwall Castle was killed at the Battle of Bosworth whilst fighting in the Yorkist cause on 22 August 1485. He was Richard III's standard-bearer in the final charge at Bosworth. The castle began to fall into disrepair in the 18th century. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1302433.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.988803,-2.533836
Grid Reference: NY 6593 6615
Civil Parish: Thirlwall CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 305041
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thirlwall_Castle,_Northumberland_305041
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1302433.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.988803,-2.533836
Grid Reference: NY 6593 6615
Civil Parish: Thirlwall CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 305041
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thirlwall_Castle,_Northumberland_305041
Peruse Northumberland on Wikishire

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