Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings

Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings

England
List entry 1011645
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Aydon Castle is a fortified manor house situated near Corbridge in Northumberland, dating principally to the late thirteenth century. The structure comprises a substantial medieval hall block with associated defensive features characteristic of the prosperous gentry residences of the Anglo-Scottish border region. The site retains evidence of later agricultural development, including eighteenth-century farm buildings which reflect the property's evolution from military stronghold to working estate. The castle represents an important example of the transitional fortified domestic architecture that emerged during the medieval period, occupying a strategic position within the volatile northern English landscape.

Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011645. View the official record →

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What is Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings?

Aydon Castle is a fortified manor house situated near Corbridge in Northumberland, dating principally to the late thirteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011645.

Who is responsible for protecting Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings?

Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Walker's Pottery (1.4 km), Corbridge (Corstopitum) Roman station (2.1 km), Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns (2.1 km).

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