Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEtal Castle tower house

Etal Castle tower house

England
List entry 1011644
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Etal Castle is a fourteenth-century tower house situated in the Till Valley near the Scottish border in Northumberland. The castle was constructed by the Manners family and served as a defensive stronghold during the Anglo-Scottish conflicts that characterised the medieval period. The tower retains substantial portions of its original stonework and represents a characteristic example of the smaller fortified residences built by northern English nobility to protect their lands and assert their authority. The site remains an important monument to the military architecture and territorial dynamics of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands.

Etal Castle tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Etal Castle tower house?

Etal Castle is a fourteenth-century tower house situated in the Till Valley near the Scottish border in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011644.

Who is responsible for protecting Etal Castle tower house?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Etal Castle tower house?

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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