Edlingham Castle, Northumberland

Edlingham Castle is a small castle ruin. As early as 1174 John of Edlingham owned a manor house on this site. In 1294, it was sold to William de Felton, who strengthened it by building strong ramparts and a gatehouse, fortifying the main hall and adding other buildings inside a courtyard. In 1396 Elizabeth de Felton inherited it, marrying Sir Edmund Hastings, who added a strong solar tower, which is still standing today. Their descendants occupied the castle and estate for over 100 years.

In 1514 it was purchased by George Swinburne, whose family owned it until the 18th century. During this time it gradually fell into disrepair, with most of the buildings dismantled to provide material to build nearby farmhouses in the 1660s, but leaving the solar tower intact.

In 1978 the Department for the Environment acquired the site and conducted extensive archaeological excavations. The site is now in the care of English Heritage. There is an interpretation board on-site, while more detailed leaflets are available from the church for a small donation.

Opening Times

Any reasonable time. Waterproof footwear is recommended.The riverside ruins, principally the solar tower, of a manor house progressively fortified against the Scots during the 14th century.

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Entry is free.

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Telephone: 0870 333 1181

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