How many North East castles can you recognise? Try to name them all in our quiz

We're lucky to have a wealth of history on our doorsteps right here in the North East with an incredible collection of medieval fortresses - but how many of our region's castles can you name?

Northumberland alone is home to more castles than any other county in England, telling the story of battles held centuries ago from Roman invasions to Viking attacks. From castles that are still lived in today to striking ruins, Northumberland has more than 70 castles to explore.

You can find them peppered along the coast, perched on islands, and standing guard over rivers; each one several hundred years old and brimming with history to discover. And there are yet more castles dotted around the other areas of the region, from Sunderland and County Durham to Newcastle - which of course took its name from the Norman fortress built in 1080, on the site where the 12th century Castle Keep still stands in the city today.

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If you're local to the region, you are no doubt familiar with several North East castles and may have even visited a few - but how many can you recognise? We have put together 20 pictures of fortresses from across the region in our quiz below, from some of the most famous landmarks to the much lesser-known - see how many you can correctly identify!