Simonburn Castle, Castle Lane, Simonburn - Northumberland (UA)

C13 tower house with C18 Gothick style additions to create a folly. The basement vault has suffered some collapse and there is damaging vegetation growth. The building is in need of urgent repair. A Management Agreement was established with the owner to clear some of the vegetation.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Simonburn Castle tower house

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1012414

Local Planning Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Fortified house

Location

Building Name:

Simonburn Castle

Street Name:

Castle Lane

Unitary Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Parish:

Simonburn

Parliamentary Constituency:

Hexham

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number(s):

1012414 and 1302543