Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCartington Castle at Cartington Farm

Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm

England
List entry 1011611
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cartington Castle is a medieval fortified enclosure located at Cartington Farm in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle dating to the Norman period, consisting of an earthwork mound with associated defensive works typical of early medieval military architecture. The monument represents a significant example of Norman settlement and fortification in the North East, reflecting the strategic importance of border territories in post-Conquest England. The surviving earthworks preserve evidence of the castle's defensive design, though the superstructure has not survived to any substantial height.

Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm?

Cartington Castle is a medieval fortified enclosure located at Cartington Farm in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011611.

Who is responsible for protecting Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm?

Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm 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 1011611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 175m south of Cockpit Well (4.6 km), Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson (4.9 km), Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm (5 km).

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