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Article: Dale's pastoral beauty unspoilt; Around the region From its grand architecture to picture perfect scenery, the market town of Barnard Castle has plenty of attractive features for homebuyers. Aranda Garrard discovers more.(Features)
- Article from:
- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- March 21, 2009
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FROM the splendour of its museum, built in the style of a French chateau, to its castle and market cross, there are plenty of attractions to living in Barnard Castle.
Locally known as Barney, the market town in Teesdale has beautiful Georgian buildings, a cobbled market place and plenty of woodland and riverside walks.
Its castle takes its name from Bernard de Balliol, who rebuilt it in the 12th Century. The ruins of the stronghold overlook the River Tees and make a stunning backdrop ...