Memorials & monuments · North East England
Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle
In or near Milfield.
Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls by taking a train to Heatherslaw station, which is 1.4 km away. Admission is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TD15 2PX.
About
Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1042185). 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 FORD FORD CASTLE NT 9437 17/89 Portcullis Gate, Armoury tower and forecourt walls to Ford Castle GV I Forecourt walls with 2 towers and gateway with 2 attached rooms. 1791 by Nisbet of Kelso for Sir John Hussey Deleval incorporating early, possibly C16 or C17 masonry in the walls. Ashlar with Welsh slate roofs. Faces south. Portcullis gate. Very tall pointed arch with alternate bands of vermiculate rustication; the impost blocks and huge keystone have glacial rustication. Set in the arch an imitation portcullis. The arch is set in a castellated screen wall with similarly rusticated quoins, 2 arched niches with quatrefoils above, modillion cornice and pierced quatrefoils in the parapet. Castellated walls c.15 feet high left and right of gate. Set in the centre of the wall to right a square interval tower with quatrefoils in the parapet. Armoury tower in south-west corner has boarded door on ground floor with cambered lintel. Blocked Gothick windows above. Rear, i.e. within the forecourt, left and right of gateway, small gate lodges. One tall storey, one room only. 4-centred-arched doors with incised ogee arch on lintel; apsidal north walls. Interior of Armoury Tower has C19 hooded fireplace with embossed tiles of medieval patterns. Country Life: Vol. 89 (1941) Listing NGR: NT9445437462 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 238056 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Lady Waterford Hall is a Victorian schoolroom featuring a remarkable collection of Pre-Raphaelite murals. Visitors can explore the artistic legacy of Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford, and learn about the unique community depicted in her artwork. The hall also serves as a local village hall for various events.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls are located in Ford, central Scotland. This Grade I listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the defensive structures typical of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6307, -2.0896
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD15 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q96120839 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle?
- Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2PX), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle?
- Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2PX.
- Is Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle a listed building?
- Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ford Castle Portcullis Gate, Armoury Tower and Forecourt Walls to Ford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2PX.