Dunstanburgh CastleDunstanburgh Castle, a 14th century fortification, stands dramatically on a high coastal bluff in Northumberland, England. Built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322, it capitalizes on natural defenses and existing Iron Age earthworks. The massive gatehouse, begun in 1313, features two D shaped towers, guardrooms, and spiral stairs. The castles curtain walls enclose an outer ward, with towers and turrets. Notably, it lacks the domestic