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Bellister Castle is a pele tower and fortified stronghold located near Haltwhistle in Northumberland, dating from the 14th century. The structure represents a characteristic example of the defensive architecture built during the medieval period along the Anglo-Scottish border, when such fortifications served to protect local families and their holdings from cross-border raids. The castle comprises a substantial stone tower with later additions, and its ruins demonstrate the construction methods and strategic considerations of border fortifications. The site reflects the turbulent history of the North of England during the later medieval period and remains an important archaeological and architectural record of regional defensive settlement.
Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002910. View the official record →
Bellister Castle is a pele tower and fortified stronghold located near Haltwhistle in Northumberland, dating from the 14th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002910.
Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) 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 1002910.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp in Oakwood SE of Plenmeller village (2.1 km), Sunny Rigg 1 Roman temporary camp (2.7 km), Sunny Rigg 2 Roman temporary camp (2.8 km).
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