Aydon Castle

Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.114

Classification Historic Building

DescriptionOne of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting. It was originally built as an undefended residence, but almost immediately fortified on the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Nevertheless it was pillaged and burnt by the Scots in 1315, seized by English rebels two years later, and again occupied by Scots in 1346. In the 18th century Aydon became a farmhouse, remaining so until 1966.

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The Address, , Corbridge, NE45 5PJ

Phone01434 632450

DateAug 10, 2006

Contact NameEnglish Heritage

CategoryEngland > Northumberland
England > Northumberland > Attractions in Hexham

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