Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDally Castle fortified house and tower house

Dally Castle fortified house and tower house

England
List entry 1018537
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Dally Castle is a fortified tower house located in Northumberland, England, dating to the medieval period. The structure represents the type of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, where such towers provided both residence and refuge during periods of cross-border conflict. Built in stone, the tower house exemplifies the practical fortification strategies employed by landholding families in the north of England during the later medieval period. The site's designation within the National Heritage List for England reflects its importance as a surviving example of regional medieval military and domestic architecture.

Dally Castle fortified house and tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dally Castle fortified house and tower house?

Dally Castle is a fortified tower house located in Northumberland, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018537.

Who is responsible for protecting Dally Castle fortified house and tower house?

Dally Castle fortified house and tower house 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 1018537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dally Castle fortified house and tower house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarset fortified house, 180m east of Tarset Hall (1.7 km), Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400m south east of Smalesmouth Farm (4.3 km), Romano-British farmstead in Riding Wood (4.3 km).

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