Belsay Castle
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Belsay Castle (grid reference NZ08487855) is a 14th century medieval castle situated at Belsay, Northumberland. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.[1]
The main structure, a substantial three storey rectangular pele tower with rounded turretts and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family . In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower.[1] A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.[2]
The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall close by.[3] It is administered by English Heritage and is open the public.[4]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Images of England: Belsay Castle. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ Belsay Castle. SINE Project, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ Images of England: Belsay Hall. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
[edit] External links
- Belsay Castle. CastleUK.net. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- Belsay Castle. The Gatehouse. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- Belsay Castle. North of the Tyne. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
