Castles · North East England
Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley
In or near Whickham.
Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
peter maddison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sunniside · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley is a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Ravensworth Castle is located in Lamesley, within the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site features remnants of a medieval castle, notable for its strategic position and architectural significance. The castle's remains reflect the region's feudal history.
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Background
History
The castle may have started as a solar tower, which could have been added to an existing manor house in circa 1315. Further towers appear to have been added incrementally throughout the course of the 14th century. Early owners included Fitz-Marmaduke, Viscount Lumley and Gascoigne. In 1607 the castle was purchased by Thomas Liddell, a wealthy Newcastle-upon-Tyne merchant. Liddell and his family would hold onto the estate for the following 300 years; much of their fortune would come from coal mining on the land, beginning in the early 17th century. The property became a school for girls in the 1920s. Around 1935 the family began mining for coal directly under the house, with demolition of…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9264, -1.6387
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Lamesley
- Postcode
- NE11 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Nearest railway station
- Sunniside — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley?
- Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE11 0HN), in the parish of Lamesley.
- What is Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley?
- Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley?
- The nearest railway station is Sunniside, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE11 0HN.
- Does Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley charge admission?
- Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ravensworth Castle, Lamesley?
- The nearest railway station is Sunniside, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE11 0HN.