Bamburgh
Country: England, United Kingdom
Region: Europe
Period: 7th-9th c.CE
Location: 55.604°N, -1.722°E
Description
Bamburgh, a coastal fortress in present-day Northumberland, England, was originally the capital of the Celtic kingdom of Bryneich and later a royal stronghold of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria. Known as Bebbanburg in Old English, it occupied a formidable basalt outcrop overlooking the North Sea, giving it immense strategic and symbolic power in early medieval Britain.
Modern Remains
The main historical site in Bamburgh is Bamburgh Castle, dating back to the 6th century and expanded in the Norman era. The castle offers extensive exhibits on its history, along with stunning views of the surrounding coast. The village also retains remnants of its medieval past, such as ancient churches and historic buildings, and remains a tranquil, scenic destination.