Thirlwall Castle
THIRLWALL CASTLE, B 6318
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1302433
- Date first listed:
- 24-Nov-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Thirlwall Castle
- Statutory Address:
- THIRLWALL CASTLE, B 6318
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1302433
- Date first listed:
- 24-Nov-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Thirlwall Castle
- Statutory Address 1:
- THIRLWALL CASTLE, B 6318
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THIRLWALL CASTLE, B 6318
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Thirlwall
- National Park:
- Northumberland
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 65939 66154
Details
THIRLWALL B 6318 NY 66 NE (East side, off) Thirlwall 11/36 Thirlwall Castle 24/11/67 I
Castle ruins. Probably mid C14. Masonry largely re-used from nearby Hadrian's wall: dressed stone facing to rubble core. Rectangular plan with slightly- projecting north-east tower. 2.5 to 3.0-metre thick walls standing to 2 and 3 storeys on north and west; east wall of similar height has partly collapsed at south; south wall has almost entirely collapsed. Fragments of chamfered plinth. North-east tower and corners have huge squared quoins. Scattered loops in flush surrounds with squared alternating jambs. No remains of vaulting. In dangerous condition at time of survey. Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Listing NGR: NY6593966154
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 240842
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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