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Eshott Castle is a fortified house located in Northumberland, England, dating from the medieval period. The structure represents a type of defensive residence characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, where fortification against raids and incursions was a practical necessity for landholding families. The building survives as a substantial stone structure that demonstrates the architectural conventions of its era, combining residential and defensive functions within a single complex. As a designated heritage monument, Eshott Castle contributes to the archaeological and historical record of Northumbrian settlement patterns and the development of fortified domestic architecture in northern England.
Eshott Castle fortified house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006475. View the official record →
Eshott Castle is a fortified house located in Northumberland, England, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006475.
Eshott Castle fortified 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 1006475.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Felton Old Bridge (2.3 km), Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington (4.6 km), Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm (6.2 km).
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