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CoastYou are in: Tyne > Coast > Berwick-upon-Tweed - The Ramparts  Berwick's ramparts Berwick-upon-Tweed - The RampartsBerwick-upon-Tweed is only four miles south of the Scottish border, but that hasn't always been the case. Berwick swapped control between England and Scotland 13 times over 300 years. Berwick swapped control between England and Scotland 13 times over 300 years. Before Edward I captured it for England in 1296, Berwick was the richest and most important port in Scotland.
To secure the town once and for all for England, Elizabeth I built massive ramparts. It was the most expensive project of her reign, costing Β£128,000. More money was spent here than on defending her realm against the Spanish Armada. The stone-clad walls are made of compacted earth designed to absorb the impact of cannon fire. The walls are just a tourist attraction now but serve as a vivid reminder of the days when Kings and Queens were prepared to spend millions, and commit whole armies, for a slice of Berwick's prosperity. Please note that the clips can only be viewed in the UK.last updated: 12/12/2007 at 08:38 You are in: Tyne > Coast > Berwick-upon-Tweed - The Ramparts |
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