William Bowyer (died 1628)
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William Bowyer was an English soldier, administrator, and Captain of the garrison at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick Bridge
Wark on Tweed Castle
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Wark on Tweed Castle, sometimes referred to as Carham Castle, is a ruined motte-and-bailey castle at the west end of Wark on Tweed in Northumberland. The ruins are a Grade II* listed building.
William Bowyer (died 1628)
…an encouragement to "turbulent spirits". He wanted to retain at least 15 cannon and the Berwick townspeople requested the use of cannon removed from Wark Castle. In November 1605, Bowyer put Berwick and Holy Island on alert after the Gunpowder Plot, watchful for Thomas Percy who was thought to have fled to…
The ruins of Wark on Tweed Castle