Castles · North East England
Alnham Castle
In or near Alnham.
Alnham Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alnham Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1017057). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The monument includes the remains of a medieval tower house at Alnham, often referred to as Alnham Castle. It lies on high ground to the south of the medieval village remains which are the subject of a separate scheduling. The tower is rectangular in plan and survives as a prominent sub-rectangular mound which measures 22m east-west by 18m north-south and stands up to 2m high. Part of the inner face of the north wall and its junction with a cross wall are visible as exposed masonry and there is a possible doorway at the north east corner. Some 15m east of the tower is a slightly curving earthwork, orientated north-south, which may indicate the site of an attached hall or house. The tower is one of two in Alnham and is first mentioned in 1405 when it was surrendered to royal troops. It belonged to the Earl of Northumberland and is recorded in documents in 1415, 1514 and 1541, by which time both towers were in a state of poor repair due to Scottish raids. MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. It includes a 2 metre boundary around the archaeological features, considered to be essential for the monument's support and preservation. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 31727 Legacy System: RSM
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alnham Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3913, -2.0144
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnham
- Postcode
- NE66 4TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17677356 (CC0)
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Church of St Michael, Alnham
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Tower House
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alnham Castle?
- Alnham Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4TL), in the parish of Alnham.
- What is Alnham Castle?
- Alnham Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alnham Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4TL.
- Is Alnham Castle a listed building?
- Alnham Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Alnham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Alnham Castle is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Alnham Castle charge admission?
- Alnham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Alnham Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4TL. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.