Village Wood

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Village Wood

Belsay Castle A 14th century towerhouse with later additions and alterations <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042837" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042837">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Belsay Castle Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Village Wood is a picturesque forested area located in Northumberland, a county in the northeast of England. Covering an expansive area, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is characterized by its dense vegetation, with a variety of tree species such as oak, beech, and birch dominating the landscape. The thick canopy provides a shaded and cool environment, even during the hot summer months. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful scene.

Village Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for animal lovers and birdwatchers. Visitors may encounter deer, foxes, squirrels, and a plethora of bird species including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The peacefulness and abundance of natural resources in the area provide an ideal habitat for these creatures.

For those looking to explore the wood, there are well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the forest. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings, providing breathtaking views and the chance to spot wildlife.

In summary, Village Wood in Northumberland is a stunning forested area that offers a peaceful retreat from the outside world. With its dense vegetation, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of nature.

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Belsay Castle A 14th century towerhouse with later additions and alterations <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042837" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042837">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Belsay Castle
A 14th century towerhouse with later additions and alterations LinkExternal link
Old Central Cross - moved to Belsay Castle grounds Belsay Cross, old shaft and base, by the estate road, in parish of Belsay (Castle Morpeth District), 250m East of Belsay Castle, on private land. I visited during an English Heritage event.

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1042841 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042841" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042841">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: NBCM_BEL
Old Central Cross - moved to Belsay Castle grounds
Belsay Cross, old shaft and base, by the estate road, in parish of Belsay (Castle Morpeth District), 250m East of Belsay Castle, on private land. I visited during an English Heritage event. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1042841 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: NBCM_BEL
Belsay Hall being renovated Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Belsay Hall being renovated
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Grounds at Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Grounds at Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Grounds at Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Grounds at Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Garden, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Garden, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Slide installed while renovations are being made at Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Slide installed while renovations are being made at Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Slide installed while renovations are being made at Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Slide installed while renovations are being made at Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Garden, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
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Garden, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Belsay Hall being renovated Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Belsay Hall being renovated
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Garden, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Garden, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Belsay Hall being renovated Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Belsay Hall being renovated
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Croquet Lawn, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Croquet Lawn, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Track, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Track, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.  (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England)

The main structure, a substantial  story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered.

The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=238505">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments.

Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsay_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Wikipedia
Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (LinkExternal link Images of England) The main structure, a substantial story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements was constructed about 1370, and was the home of the Middleton family. In 1614 Thomas Middleton built a new manor house attached to the tower. A west wing was added in 1711 but was later largely demolished in 1872 by Sir Arthur Middleton when the remainder of the house was considerably altered. The castle was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century when Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall (LinkExternal link Images of England) close by. The interiors were largely removed and it was then used as a ready-made folly, as was fashionable among the aristocracy at the time, serving as setting for garden parties and other entertainments. Belsay Hall, Castle and gardens are administered by English Heritage and are open to the public. LinkExternal link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site. LinkExternal link Wikipedia
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Village Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ0978 (Lat: 55.103767, Lng: -1.8454531)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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///pushing.convinced.dabbing. Near Meldon, Northumberland

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Located within 500m of 55.103767,-1.8454531
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Check Date: 2022-02-22
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: building
Post Box Type: wall
Postal Code: NE20 0DY
Ref: NE20 459
Lat/Long: 55.1024159/-1.841466
Belsay
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2490155
Lat/Long: 55.1021443/-1.8413467
Post Office
Belsay Shop
Addr City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Addr Country: GB
Addr County: Northumberland
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Postcode: NE20 0DY
Addr Street: The Arcade
Addr Village: Belsay
Fhrs Id: 287707
Opening Hours Post Office: Mo-Sa 09:00-14:00
Ref Pol Id: 134814
Shop: convenience
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.1025091/-1.8414744
Bus Stop
The Arcade
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3100Z102786
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: The Arcade
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: The Arcade
Naptan NaptanCode: nldagwjp
Naptan Notes: reposition
Naptan Street: A696
Public Transport: platform
Source: NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.1024867/-1.8416607
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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