Morpeth in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Great Hall
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
1. The Great Hall Marker
This is the largest room in the keep, rising to its full height. It was used not only for state banquets but also for holding court and the reception of important visitors, who might also be invited to dine with the Earl.
The illustration shows a banquet in the early 15th century, The Earl and his guests are seated at the high table on a dais at the far end. Above this was a gallery for minstrels and other entertainments.
Stairs from the wine cellar lead up to the small doorway in the far corner, so that wine could be brought directly to the Great Hall.
In the wall to your right there were originally two great windows. The far one had a stone table or sideboard in it, and the other was blocked by a fireplace which was inserted in the early 16th century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 55° 20.741′ N, 1° 36.706′ W. Marker is in Morpeth, England, in Northumberland. It can be reached from the intersection of Castle Street and Wellfield, on the left when traveling north. Located at Warkworth Castle in the village
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Regionally, this marker is in North East England. It is also in British Border Reivers Country. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Shilbottle War Memorial (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Alnwick War Memorial (approx. 9.2 kilometers away); Robertsons Pant (approx. 9.6 kilometers away); Sir Henry Percy Harry Hotspur (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); Sir Henry Percy Hotspur (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); Alnwick Quarters (approx. 9.9 kilometers away); Bosnian Army Gun (approx. 9.9 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Warkworth Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
2. The Great Hall of Warkworth Castle
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
3. The Great Hall Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
4. Warkworth Castle
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
5. Warkworth Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
