Bowes Castle – Aerial Views of a Norman Stronghold 🏰✨ This aerial video takes you soaring over Bowes Castle, a 12th-century Norman fortress standing proudly in the rugged landscapes of County Durham. Built to defend one of England’s most strategic routes, this stone keep has watched over the Pennine frontier for over 900 years. A Look Back at Bowes Castle’s History 🏰 Built in the 12th century by Henry II, the castle was constructed on the site of a former Roman fort (Lavatris), which once guar