Ros Castle - Northumberland.
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N 55° 31.297 W 001° 52.384
30U E 571148 N 6153415
Not a castle at all but an ancient Iron Age settlement on top of an impressive hill.
Waymark Code: WM4ZA8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/17/2008
Views: 18
A plaque attahced to the trig point on top of the hill how it was a favorite spot of Sir Edward Grey, later Viscount Grey of Fallodon, Foreign Secretary, December 1905 - December 1916. In 1956 the land was presented to the National Trust as a memorial to him.
The climb to the top of the hill is very much dependent upon physical fitness. There is a path through the heather from the road to the south which can be muddy at times.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Unknown
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Open access.
Parking on the road at the bottom of the hill.
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): N 55° 31.083 W 001° 52.436
References:
http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/what-to-see-and-do/attractions/ross-castle-p305221
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ros_Hill
http://www.northumberland-cam.com/hepburn/
National Trust member: yes
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