Aydon Castle is a Fortified manor house (13th century) castle in Aydon, near Corbridge, Northumberland, England, and a filming location for Elizabeth (1998). Dating to the late 13th century (c.1280–1296), and is Grade I listed.
Location: Aydon, near Corbridge, Northumberland, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Elizabeth (movie, 1998) — as Torture chamber and the apartment of Sir Francis Walsingham
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14830, SRC-14888 - Built late 13th century (c.1280–1296)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14889, SRC-14890, SRC-17364 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (NHLE 1303707); Scheduled Ancient Monument
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14889, SRC-14890, SRC-17365 - Architectural style: Fortified manor house (13th century)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14889, SRC-14890
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14830 — English Heritage – English Heritage properties on film (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14888 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/e/Elizabeth.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14889 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aydon_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14890 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1303707 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17364 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/aydon-castle/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17365 — https://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/2484.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Elizabeth filmed?
Aydon Castle, in Aydon, near Corbridge, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Elizabeth.
Where is Aydon Castle located?
Aydon Castle is located in Aydon, near Corbridge, Northumberland.