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Alnwick Castle in the 15th Century: Reconstructed. Alnwick Castle, based in the market town of the same name in Northumberland, is one of the grandest (still standing) castles in the country. Built in the 11th century by the Normans as the seat of the Earls of Northumberland, the earls were responsible for the defense of the northern frontier against Scottish invasions. The position became occupied by influential Percy family, who at several times in history rebelled against the King of England