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The Beaufront Castle Gatehouse is the gateway to the impressive Beaufront Castle, a Grade I listed manor house in Northumberland, near Hexham. Although the castle itself was built between 1836 and 1841 in the Castellated Gothic Revival style by architect John Dobson, the complex contains older elements such as a clock tower with a bell dating from 1694 and parts of a 17th-century house belonging to the Errington family. The gatehouse is believed to be part of this historic structure and served as both ceremonial and functional access to the estate. It stands on a site where a pele tower—a fortified tower house that was later incorporated into the manor house—was mentioned as early as 1415.

This is a 2-acre physic garden set in natural habitat featuring 700 signposted European medicinal plants.

Castle and two churches what more could you want

1800s castle and gatehouse. Peel Tower recorded on the site in 1415

Cool building

well hidden down the lane

Overlooking the River Tyne, Bywell Castle was built by the Neville family in 1430, but never completed. Although now ruined, you can still visit the three-storey gatehouse and curtain wall. In 1464, the castle provided refuge to King Henry VI after the Battle of Hexham. Today, it is a grade I listed building.

A fine example of a 13th century English manor house, Aydon Castle is still almost completely intact despite its turbulent history. Originally constructed as a home, the castle was fortified following the outbreak of the Anglo-Scottlish war and numerous attacks by Scottish and English rebels. In the 17th century, the castle became a farmhouse which it remained until 1966. Today, you can visit the beautiful castle, set amongst secluded woodland. It is open daily from 10am - 6pm. Entrance for adults costs £5.70. You can find more information, here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/aydon-castle/