English Heritage sites near Ord Parish
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED CASTLE AND RAMPARTS
3 miles from Ord Parish
The remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare.
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED BARRACKS AND MAIN GUARD
3 miles from Ord Parish
Berwick Barracks was built in the early 18th century to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, the Barracks was among the first in England to be purpose built.
NORHAM CASTLE
4 miles from Ord Parish
Commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles, and the most often attacked by the Scots.
ETAL CASTLE
8 miles from Ord Parish
Etal was built in the mid 14th century by Robert Manners as a defence against Scots raiders, in a strategic position by a ford over the river Till.
LINDISFARNE PRIORY
12 miles from Ord Parish
Lindisfarne Priory sits on Holy Island and is a great family day out in Northumberland. Reached by causeway at low tide, the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views make a visit well worth the effort.
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
26 miles from Ord Parish
Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile.
No churches found in Ord Parish