Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWiddrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm

Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm

England
List entry 1014770
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Widdrington Castle is a eighteenth-century Gothic revival structure located south of Widdrington Farm in Northumberland. The castle represents the architectural tastes of the Georgian period, when Gothic aesthetics gained fashionable currency amongst English landowners and served as an expression of antiquarian interests and romantic sensibilities. The site comprises not only the castle itself but also associated gardens, reflecting the contemporary integration of architectural and landscape design that characterised estates of this era. As a scheduled ancient monument, the castle and its grounds retain archaeological and historical significance as evidence of eighteenth-century country house construction and the picturesque movement's influence on Northumbrian gentry estates.

Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014770. View the official record →

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What is Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm?

Widdrington Castle is a eighteenth-century Gothic revival structure located south of Widdrington Farm in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014770.

Who is responsible for protecting Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm?

Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington 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 1014770.

What other scheduled monuments are near Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox (1.3 km), Cresswell tower house (4.5 km), Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm (5.5 km).

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