Rothley Castle
| Rothley Castle | |
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| Northumberland,England,UK | |
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  Rothley Castle Location inNorthumberland | |
| Coordinates | 55°11′35″N1°55′55″W/ 55.193°N 1.932°W |
| Grid reference | NZ044887 |
Rothley Castleis an 18th-century gothic folly built to resemble a medieval castle, situated atRothley,Northumberland.It is aGrade II* listed building.[1]
It was designed in 1755 by architectDaniel GarrettforSir Walter Blackett,owner ofWallington Hall,from where it is visible on the skyline.[2]A genuine medieval tower, known as Rothley Tower (which stood nearby), was demolished, probably early in the 19th century.
A similar gothic folly, also part of the Wallington estate, is Codger Fort, on crags about a mile north of Rothley Castle. It is in the form of a triangular gun battery, and was designed byThomas Wrightof Durham.
Both Wallington and Rothley Castle are in the ownership of theNational Trust.
References
[edit]- ^"Rothley Castle, Rothley".British Listed Buildings.Retrieved23 July2015.
- ^"A monument that's really an ornament".The Journal. 22 May 2006.Retrieved23 July2015.
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