The Castle which stands proudly on the hill at Barnard castle, was first built between the years of 1112 and 1132 by Bernard Baliol. It was built on ground given to his father Guy de Baliol, by William Rufus.
The Castle was a fortress up until 1569, when it fell during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. It was held by Sir George Bowes of Streatlam.
It has been over 300 years since the castle was inhabited, after it was dismantled and left in it's present climate in 1630.
There have been a few sightings of the spectral kind in and around the area of the castle, including that of Lady Ann Day who was thrown to her death in the River Tees that runs around the West of the Castle. A Roman Legion has also been seen in various locations of the Town and the surrounding area.
© Photo & Text - Sue 2007
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