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Afterwards I went to Warkworth Castle in Northumberland which also once belonged to the powerful Percy earls of Northumberland. It is an impressive and pretty castle that is well-worth visiting! #castles #castlehunting @EnglishHeritage @VisitNland 
Warkworth dates from the twelfth century and was acquired by the Percies in the early fourteenth century. They were responsible for the construction of its unusual cross shaped keep and other additions such as the collegiate church
Fortunately, it is possible to explore much of the keep, with the rooms including the great hall, great chamber, chapel and storage facilities. My personal favourite are the corbel
Another notable structure at the castle is the so-called Lion Tower, which derives its name from the magnificent carved Percy lion on a large recessed panel above the entrance
One of the things I find remarkable about Warkworth is the sheer quantity of surviving Percy heraldry that you find throughout the castle. This is perhaps most noticeable on the side of the keep facing the town, a rather pointed reminder to the inhabitants as to who was in charge
