BOWES CASTLE | A Strategic Fortress guarding the STAINMORE PASS | Walking Tour

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Bowes Castle is a medieval fortress located in the village of Bowes in County Durham, England. It was constructed in the late 12th century, around 1171, by the powerful local landowner and military commander, Bernard de Balliol. The castle was strategically positioned to control the important Stainmore Pass, a key route through the Pennines, and served as a defensive stronghold during times of political unrest. Originally built as a motte-and-bailey structure, it was later replaced with a more substantial stone fortress.
Throughout its history, Bowes Castle witnessed various modifications and renovations, adapting to changing military technologies and strategic needs. During the 13th century, it played a role in border conflicts between England and Scotland. However, by the late medieval period, the castle's significance diminished, and it eventually fell into disrepair. Today, Bowes Castle stands as a well-preserved example of medieval military architecture, attracting visitors interested in exploring its historical significance and enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside.
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[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It certainly was a stunning bit of architecture. Those walls were so thick. Thank you for sharing the history and I loved the drone footage.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Our pleasure Chris, thank you kindly for watching! The place is gorgeous, especially in the snow! hehe. Thank you again for commenting!

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

Congratulations 👏🏻 on ur new member. Donna dear 😘 is always supportive to everyone ❤ Great 😃

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I didn't realise you were in County Durham! Such a fabulous place to explore 🙌

[@ItsArtByDonna]

So happy to join you today...the snow was so beautiful...guess the extra inhabitants made it an almost ghost story⛄⛄ no carrots though😆 loved the commentary and history Alessa and the outstanding drone with the snow makes it more magical! Thanks for (your words) although short, a lovely video...thank you, we all do appreciate all the work that goes into each one!

[@SakunaSwonaChannel]

Love this castle amazing 12th century love anything to do with King Henry XIII wow snow everywhere, really enjoyed the tour video, you can see the tract of the top floor, Henry the II beef it up make it more secure cost him £600 lots of money in the old day love the area around there beautiful view up in the air thank you for posting ❤🎉👏👍🏼 hope you have a great weekend my friend Sakuna~x 8:52 full view my friend 🫶😜

[@ervinslens]

Scenery is simply marvelous and such a rich history! I can only imagine how grandiose he looked in all his glory!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you very much for your words, always so kind!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

It certainly has a stand-alone look to it. At least there is a bit of it left to see. Thank you for the history of the castle.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Doesn't it just? Isolated but very mighty in its history, thank you so much for watching and supporting! x

[@AlexUNDAlex]

Hi, it's always impressive how close these castels are to the cities. Super nice photos and information about them. Thank you very much and have a nice evening. Greetings Alex and Alex

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it Alex and Alex, so very kind of you!! Isn't it just? Everything is now just so much more crammed in, but you can imagine these fortresses back in the day isolated! Thank you again! x

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Alessa and Brett, this would have been such a beautiful Castle, love the snow makes the area look magical. Loved the history of the castle too and the stunning drone footage , the snow looked like icing on a cake from above, have a great week take care x Julie and Tony x

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Oo Thank you very much J&T, you're comments are also so supportive and kind. Thank you xx

[@dinglehopper85]

Cool to see the castle ruin with snow everywhere. Stunning view over the open fields.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

So fun to see the snow! We dont normally down South so this was a good treat. Thank you again for all the love and support!

[@yasminshikingmission]

Looking forward to it 😊 I’ve visited this one before, nice snowy picture ❄️ from above

[@PinnedonPlaces]

I remember watching your video on Bowes and MIll gill force, was lovely! Thank you so much, appreciated Yasmin! ❄❤

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

It's not the volume ( quantity) but content that matters. Gorgeous video and lots of information. Thanks for taking me to the castle ruin. Great drone footage too. So loved it. I'm a fan of snow too. Have a wonderful week. 🇳🇱🙋‍♀🇳🇿

[@PinnedonPlaces]

You are so welcome! Anita, you're very very kind, thank you again. We do try! Glad you enjoyed it, wishing you a wonderful week too xx

[@WeGoPlacesTours]

Hi Alessa it’s interesting this was a place to protect a pathway. Amazing it’s still intact after so long. I think they built things better back then. Thank you for all the awesome views and nicely narrated history. Glad it’s free to visit and yes I always picture how things were back then. Very nice video! 👍😊🇨🇦

[@GENerationXplorers]

Wow loved that you got to do this one in the snow! Magical! Great video, narration, info and drone work superb! 👌 ❤

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it! Nick and Jill

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh my goodness, I love the intro! Fabulous!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you like it! thank you kindly Dara x

[@The_Brit_Girls]

It was awesome that you got to film it in the snow. It made it even more beautiful and dramatic somehow. Loved this video!! It was so interesting!!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much! I mean, i wore the wrong shoes deffo but it was so worth it! Thank you so much for the kindest comments girls, appreciate you both xx

[@openmindedwonderer]

What a beautiful place, well what’s left. Very interesting history to it. Brilliant video

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it Cara, hehe, yep, not much left, but the imagination takes over! Thank you so much for all your love and kind comments! x

[@seb-depp]

Lovely light and snow setting.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

She's a beauty! Your FPV would have a good time around this one! thank you for watching!

[@Florian-Art]

Pretty cool castle with a rich history

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much Florian 💓

[@ASimpleVideoSG]

Wow, nice tour at this old fortress

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much my friend. Appreciated!

[@mexicowalking2057]

Nice video friend really is a amazing place, aprecciet your beautiful experience

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@markcolyer1989]

Spiffing well done

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you Mark, appreciated!

[@Kovaction]

Happy Sunday! We're standing by... hope to see you in a future premiere too :) Cheers

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Happy Sunday my friends! Ohh yes, i'll be sure to catch them when i can but I'm waiting for my day off Tuesday to have an Iceland binge :P hehe

[@Kovaction]

@@PinnedonPlaces 🥰🥰🥰

[@adzey156]

Some interesting history from such a small cute castle. Good video and drone footage Pinned on Places 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Isn't it just amazing! Thank you so much Adzey, you're so kind!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi, Pin. Another gorgeous castle series. Again, Thank you so much for your time and energy researching regarding this castle that deserves a light from the world Wow this castle is simple squared up? Thick walls all sides to protect. OMGoodness, there is snow when you visited..brrrrr The castle surrounded by snow...makes the Bird-eye view so emotional. I have nothing to say to Brett, but BRAVO!!!!! wow Your profound cinemagraphy is appreciated. Thank you for making my day, Yahoooooo

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it! Ms K! Wishing you better health? Lots of cuddles and coffee hehe. Thank you!! You're comments are so inspiring and it really does help us in continuing doing what we love doing. So thank you!! xx

[@ms.kayak7seas]

@@PinnedonPlaces Love it. haha from stress for documenting for income tax hahahah

[@LEGOLIZED]

omg this was so hreay and the snow at something magical to the video...thanks for the share and have a great weekend

[@adzey156]

Like 5 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks Adzey!!!

[@adzey156]

@PinnedonPlaces No worries, see you soon 👍

[@Metal-Detecting-NC]

I love your history lessons. Keep them coming!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

More to come - naturally hehe, thank you Mike!

[@yasminshikingmission]

It’s such a lovely area to explore 😊 I remember thinking how amazing it would be to live in one of the houses right by this castle 😊 great video

[@PinnedonPlaces]

It really is! Ooo the little village is just so quiet and peaceful, it would be so nice to live here, thank you kindly for watching and commenting!

[@ScottishDroner]

looks so cold but great place to visit

[@PinnedonPlaces]

It really is! You'd have a great time droning here! :)

[@AliceGoss]

Would have been quite magnificent in its day. It's good that some of the castle has survived and preserved.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Isn't it? Can only imagine what it would have looked like with such a great area too! Thank you kindly for watching Alice.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

This is somewhere that isn't too much of a drive away from me but I've never visited. Thanks for sharing this, might have to put it on the list of places to see.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Please do! You'd love it, nice little village around the area too and not far is the epic Barnard Castle, again with a lovely little town attached, thank you so much Andy for watching!

[@Kovaction]

Lucky Like #7!!!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

You're too kind! :o

[@danielberle6231]

Would of been very impressive in the day and absolutely dominated the landscape, thankyou for the great videos

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Absolutely, can only imagine those wandering the hall and the staircases, amazing, small and mighty. Thank you again Dan, appreciate you

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

Alessa and Brett I take my hat off to you both. Another absolute masterpiece. Loved every minute of it. A massive like and thumbs up from me

[@PinnedonPlaces]

[@robodrone5662]

Great piece of history 👌

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you kindly Robo!

[@thebeatentrack156]

Wonderful production & tour, thank you 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much!

[@outwiththebutler]

missed the premiere again, Only 30 minutes To Barnard castle from where i live

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Not a problem OWTB, we appreciate your time and support regardless! Ooo, that's cool ,you should take a visit! Barnard Castle is also wonderful!

[@remslyn41usa10]

Very cool, wanted to see one also.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Ahh so glad, thank you so much! x

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Very nice

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you Dave x

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@PinnedonPlaces my pleasure

[@Walkinginindia2]

Interesting video 👍 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you 👍 you're very kind!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

But how did the snowman fit into the history of this castle? 🏰☃️

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It sounded like you said the old Roman fort of lavatory 😂

[@PinnedonPlaces]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I more than likely did 😵Roman placenames have never been a strong point! aha.