The Barbican and Gatehouse of Alnwick Castle, sunset, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK - stock photo

Low angle view of the Barbican and Gatehouse of Alnwick Castle, sunset, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK, Europe. A fine example of medieval castle design, the fortifications at Alnwick date back to the 12th century, although the Barbican, one of the finest surviving structures of its type, was built in the 14th century. The market town of Alnwick lies on the River Aln, 34 miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.