Bowes Castle was built in approx 1066 after the Norman Invasions. It was commissioned by Alan, Earl of Richmond (Conan The Little).
The castle was said to have been attacked and used in 1173 by King William of Scotland, as an outpost, after claiming it for his own, before it was returned through battle to English hands.
The position of the castle is perfect for preventing attack against the area, as it is high on a Roman road running through Stainmore leading to Cataractonium, across the height of the Pennines.
The castle was constructed ontop of a Roman Fort (Lavatrae), and was last occupied in 1325 and was then left to fall into the ruin it is now. All that is left standing are the remains of the old stone keep.
The Bowes Roman Garrison are said to wander the Roman road that passes the castles position and have been witnessed on a number of occassions. They are generally seen on the anniversary of their massacre, when they return to bury their gold and treasure.
The Lavatrae Fort was built in the 1st Century and occupied until the 4th Century. During this time the Romans ransacked the local villages stealing the wealth and gold for themselves, until the locals decided to fight back and overthrew the fort, reclaiming their loot.
The castle was said to have been attacked and used in 1173 by King William of Scotland, as an outpost, after claiming it for his own, before it was returned through battle to English hands.
The position of the castle is perfect for preventing attack against the area, as it is high on a Roman road running through Stainmore leading to Cataractonium, across the height of the Pennines.
The castle was constructed ontop of a Roman Fort (Lavatrae), and was last occupied in 1325 and was then left to fall into the ruin it is now. All that is left standing are the remains of the old stone keep.
The Bowes Roman Garrison are said to wander the Roman road that passes the castles position and have been witnessed on a number of occassions. They are generally seen on the anniversary of their massacre, when they return to bury their gold and treasure.
The Lavatrae Fort was built in the 1st Century and occupied until the 4th Century. During this time the Romans ransacked the local villages stealing the wealth and gold for themselves, until the locals decided to fight back and overthrew the fort, reclaiming their loot.
© Photo & Text - Sue 2007.
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