Wark Village (Wark)

The village name ‘Wark’ is a local word for earthwork, and it refers to the castle which stood above the River Tyne.

Reference number: N7814
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Modern (1900 to present day)
Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Wark
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval village (Thrislington).

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