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Etal Castle is a fourteenth-century fortified tower house situated in the village of Etal in North Northumberland. The castle was constructed as a defensive stronghold during the medieval period when border fortifications were essential in response to Scottish raids, and it remained in use as a military structure into the sixteenth century. The tower house retains substantial stonework characteristic of its period, with thick walls designed for defensive purposes typical of Northumbrian pele towers. The site represents an important example of medieval military architecture adapted to the specific security challenges of the English-Scottish borderlands during the later Middle Ages.
Etal Castle tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011644. View the official record →
Etal Castle is a fourteenth-century fortified tower house situated in the village of Etal in North Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011644.
Etal Castle 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 1011644.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell (9.5 km), St Gregory's Hill camp (9.6 km), Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell (9.8 km).
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