England
Now part of the United Kingdom, England takes its name from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. Up until 1284 it functioned as a Kingdom in its own right.
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Warkworth, England
The village of Warkworth, Northumberland. Sited in a loop of the River Coquet, about a mile from the coast.
Best known for its medieval castle and church, with the latter constructed around 11C.
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This particular site is Warkworth Castle's keep, constructed 14C by Henry Percy - 1st Earl of Northumberland. The castle was the Percy's family home.
The castle itself is thought to have been constructed mid-12th century by Prince Henry of Scotland.
