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Prudhoe (/ ˈ p r ʌ d ə / PRUD-ə) is a town in the south of Northumberland, England. It is 11 miles (18 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne and just south of the River Tyne . Situated on a steep, north-facing hill in the Tyne valley, Prudhoe had a population of 11,675 at the 2011 census .
- 11,675 (2011)
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Explore with us. About Prudhoe. Prudhoe is a medium-sized town just south of the River Tyne, in the southern part of the county of Northumberland. The town is sited on a steep, north-facing hill in the Tyne valley and nearby settlements include Ovingham, Ovington, Wylam, Stocksfield, Crawcrook, Hedley on the Hill and Mickley and has a ...
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Prudhoe Castle / ˈ p r ʌ d ə / is a ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne at Prudhoe, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.
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Book online save 15%. Prudhoe Castle has many a story to tell so a family day out to this Northumberland fortress is truly worthwhile. Bult as part of a series of Norman Castles along the Tyne after the 1066 Norman conquest, Prudhoe was continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
- Castle View, Prudhoe, NE42 6NA, Northumberland
- 01661 833459
Prudhoe castle stands on a ridge about 150 feet on the south bank of the River Tyne. It is partly enclosed by a deep moat. The ground to the north falls away steeply to the river. The castle entrance is on the south side and is flanked by a mill pond on the left and a ruined water mill on the right.
121 reviews. #1 of 7 things to do in Prudhoe. Castles. Open now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. By rosemarycop. “ Ancient monument ” Aug 2021. Very small and a bit pricey if you dont have English Heritage membership as we do. “ Historical place ” Aug 2020.
