Belsay
Civil Parish in Northumberland
England
Belsay
Belsay is a civil parish located in the county of Northumberland in northern England. It is situated about 14 miles northwest of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and lies within the historic boundaries of the county of Northumberland. The parish covers an area of approximately 6 square miles and is home to a population of around 500 residents.
Belsay is known for its picturesque landscape, with rolling hills, meandering rivers, and vast open spaces. The area is predominantly rural, with farmland and fields dominating the scenery. The village itself is small and charming, with a collection of traditional stone houses and a handful of local amenities, including a village hall and a primary school.
One of the main attractions in Belsay is Belsay Hall, Castle, and Gardens. This historic site dates back to the early 19th century and features a grand neoclassical mansion, a medieval castle, and beautiful landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore the hall, castle, and gardens, which are managed by English Heritage.
The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, and cycling. There are numerous trails and paths that crisscross the area, providing stunning views of the Northumberland countryside. The nearby Belsay Quarry Nature Reserve is also worth a visit, with its diverse wildlife and unique geological features.
Overall, Belsay is a tranquil and picturesque civil parish, offering a delightful blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and rural charm.
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Belsay Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 55.104078/-1.867292 or Grid Reference NZ0878. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Young River Blyth
Still carving out its path. Not much more than a large stream at this point but very clean and clear.
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 Link
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Milestone Society National ID: NBCM_BEL
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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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
Belsay Hall
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
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. (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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
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 (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.
Link Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Official English heritage web site.
Link Wikipedia
Belsay is located at Grid Ref: NZ0878 (Lat: 55.104078, Lng: -1.867292)
Unitary Authority: Northumberland
Police Authority: Northumbria
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