Archaeological sites · North East England
Bastle: Black Middens
In or near Falstone.
Bastle: Black Middens — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bastle: Black Middens is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Black Middens Bastle House is a fortified farmhouse located in Northumberland, characteristic of the 16th century Anglo-Scottish borders. Visitors can explore this historical site, which features thick stone walls and was originally designed for defense against raids.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Middens is an archaeological bastle located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure represents a distinctive form of fortified farmhouse, typical of the border regions during the late medieval period. Its significance lies in its architectural style and historical context, reflecting the tumultuous past of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2037, -2.3580
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Tarset
- Postcode
- NE48 1NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/365360034 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bastle: Black Middens?
- Bastle: Black Middens is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 1NE), in the parish of Tarset.
- What is Bastle: Black Middens?
- Bastle: Black Middens — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bastle: Black Middens?
- Drivers can use postcode NE48 1NE.
- Is Bastle: Black Middens a protected site?
- Yes — Bastle: Black Middens is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bastle: Black Middens free to visit?
- Yes, Bastle: Black Middens is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bastle: Black Middens?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 1NE. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.