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Bellister Castle is a fourteenth-century fortified tower house located near Haltwhistle in Northumberland. The castle was built in the mid-1300s as a defensive stronghold during the period of cross-border conflict between England and Scotland, and it exemplifies the characteristic pele tower architecture of the Anglo-Scottish frontier region. The structure comprises a substantial stone keep with associated outworks, reflecting both domestic accommodation and military function typical of such fortifications. The castle remained in use through subsequent centuries, though portions have fallen into disrepair, preserving evidence of medieval and post-medieval occupation within the broader complex.
Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002910. View the official record →
Bellister Castle is a fourteenth-century fortified tower house located near Haltwhistle in Northumberland. 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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