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Cartington Castle is a medieval fortified structure located at Cartington Farm in Northumberland, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a form of defensive architecture characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region. The site survives as earthwork remains that reflect its construction as a stronghold, though the precise details of its original form and the exact date of its establishment remain subjects of archaeological study. Like many fortified sites in Northumberland, Cartington Castle's strategic position reflects the contested nature of the border lands during the medieval centuries.
Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011611. View the official record →
Cartington Castle is a medieval fortified structure located at Cartington Farm in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011611.
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.
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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