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Nafferton Castle is a medieval fortified tower house located in Northumberland, approximately 750 metres east of Nafferton Farm. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands, where such fortified residences served both residential and protective functions for local landholders. The tower house survives as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical importance to the understanding of medieval settlement and defensive architecture in the region. As a recorded heritage asset, it contributes to the archaeological evidence of medieval occupation and fortification strategies in Northumberland during a period of significant cross-border activity.
Nafferton castle and tower house, 750m east of Nafferton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018369. View the official record →
Nafferton Castle is a medieval fortified tower house located in Northumberland, approximately 750 metres east of Nafferton Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018369.
Nafferton castle and tower house, 750m east of Nafferton 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 1018369.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Welton tower house (2 km), Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds (2 km), Defended settlement and field boundary on Horsley Hill (2.1 km).
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