Etal Castle, England

Etal Castle was founded by the Manners family in the late 12th century. In 1341, nobleman and doctor Robert de Manners received license to crenellate his manor, permitting him to designate it a "castle". At this time the Castle was widely known as a destination for pilgrims seeking medical and dental treatment from its owner. Sir Robert de Manners completed one of the earliest English translations from the Arabic of "taqwim es-sihha" an 11th century medical text, and was acknowledged throughout the area as a healer.

The castle had been abandoned as a residence in the 15th century following the marriage or Sir Robert Manners to Eleanor de Ros, heiress of Baron de Ros, and the family's move to Belvoir Castle. In 1513, an army of 30,000 Scots led by James IV invaded England and took the Castle. The invaders were then defeated in the battle of Flodden.

A survey of 1542 found the castle to be in a very great state of decay. The ruin of Etal Castle is currently owned and managed by English Heritage.

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Child £2.30
Concession £3.40
Family Ticket £9.90

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