Castles · North East England
Aydon Castle
In or near Corbridge.
Aydon Castle — fortified manor house near Corbridge, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aydon Castle, the nearest railway station is Corbridge, located 3.1 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NE45 5PJ.
About
Aydon Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1296. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Wikidata describes it as: "fortified manor house near Corbridge, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9914°, -1.9994°.
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Heritage listing
Aydon Castle, previously sometimes called Aydon Hall, is a fortified manor house at Aydon near to the town of Corbridge, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Aydon Castle is a well-preserved medieval manor house that dates back to the late 13th century. Visitors can explore its various rooms, including a hall and chambers, and see original medieval features like fireplaces and a garderobe toilet. The site also offers scenic views from the battlements and a lovely walled orchard for picnics.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Aydon Castle, previously sometimes called Aydon Hall, is a fortified manor house at Aydon near to the town of Corbridge, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Documentary evidence shows that a timber hall first existed on this site. The land was purchased by Hugh de Raymes, a major Suffolk merchant, between 1293 and 1295. He bought the property from the estate of an impoverished neighbour in the hope of increasing his social stature and influence. The sale was delayed by legal complications and the estate was not released until 1296, after Hugh de Raymes's death in 1295: his son Robert took over ownership of the property and it was Robert who moved his household and made Aydon Hall his primary residence. The move was believed to be due to opportunities for Robert in the Scottish Wars of Independence, and it is known that Robert fought in Scotland…
Visiting
Aydon Hall's use as a farmhouse ended in 1966 when the property was opened to the public as a historic site. The site has been owned and operated by English Heritage in recent years, and is listed as a Grade I listed building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9914, -1.9994
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Corbridge
- Postcode
- NE45 5PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- 01434 632450
- Established
- 1296
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge — 3.1 km
- Opening
- 19th July and 16th August, 11am–3pm; check website for future dates
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1965841 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aydon Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aydon Castle (inner court).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aydon Castle?
- Aydon Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE45 5PJ), in the parish of Corbridge.
- What is Aydon Castle?
- Aydon Castle — fortified manor house near Corbridge, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Aydon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE45 5PJ.
- When was Aydon Castle built?
- Built or established in 1296.
- Who runs Aydon Castle?
- Aydon Castle is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Aydon Castle a listed building?
- Aydon Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Aydon Castle charge admission?
- Aydon Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aydon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE45 5PJ.